WABF33 New Venture Competition

About

The WABF33 New Venture Competition invites early-stage ventures with a direct link to Africa to apply for a chance to win non-dilutive funding and network with influential founders and investors at the Annual Wharton Africa Business Forum, with applications open until August 15, 2026.

Benefits

• Non-dilutive funding for top finalists
  Exposure at a prestigious conference

Eligibility Criteria

• Fewer than 50 full-time employees
• Less than $250,000 raised
• Business must have a direct link to Africa

Participation Commitments

• Submit a pitch deck
• Create a 60-second video pitch
• Attend the WABF New Venture Competition event

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

Various (Tech, Finance, etc.)