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Wharton Africa Business Forum Startup Pitch

Key Information

Organisation

The Wharton School

Status

Open

Application Deadline

20 Oct 2026

Program Type

Competition

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Leading US-based platform for African startups to gain international exposure.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prize; networking with global investors; publicity.

Eligibility

African entrepreneurs seeking US venture capital and partnerships.

Startups That Could Apply

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Union54 Zambia's fintech unicorn story

Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus

Zeepay Ghana Mobile money remittances for Africa

Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa

Kasha Rwanda Women's health e-commerce

Trella Uber for trucks in MENA

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