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Oxford Africa Business Venture Competition

Key Information

Organisation

Oxford Saïd Business School

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

10 May 2026

Program Type

Competition

Amount

GBP 10,000

About this Program

Supporting startups that drive commercial success and social impact in Africa.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prize; mentorship from Oxford faculty; access to UK investor network.

Eligibility

Early-stage African ventures with innovative business models.

Startups That Could Apply

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Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages

Yoco South Africa Payments for SA small business

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Khazna Financial inclusion for Egypt

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

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