Competition & Award
Startup World Cup Regional Botswana 2026
Apply by Apr 30, 2026
About
A competition offering startups the chance to showcase their innovations and compete for a $1,000,000 prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, while also providing valuable networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders.
Benefits
- 💰Grand PrizeOpportunity to compete for a $1,000,000 prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco
- 🌐Networking OpportunitiesNetworking opportunities with investors and industry leaders
- 📣Global ExposureExposure to a global audience through the competition.
Eligibility Criteria
- Innovators, founders, and entrepreneurs from Botswana and the SADC region are eligible
- Startups must be a legal, registered entity
- No restrictions on the amount of capital raised.
Participation Commitments
- Participants must submit a complete application by the deadline
- Selected finalists may need to pitch at an onsite event
- No application fee, but optional exhibition booths may incur costs.
Target Region
Botswana and SADC region
Target Sector
All sectors
Thrive Development Initiative