Deadline: April 30, 2024
Calling all tech champions! The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa in partnership with Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), the Department of Science & Innovation (DSI) and Dogpatch Labs Ireland invite South African tech startups to apply for the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2024.
The Irish Tech Challenge aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship by fostering connections between the South African and Irish tech ecosystems. The Tech Challenge will identify a number of high-potential impact-driven South African tech start-ups each year and provide them with a curated mentoring and acceleration program in the Irish tech ecosystem.
Benefits
The Irish Tech Challenge will award seven compelling tech innovators:
- Up to €10,000 each in funding.
- A funded trip to Ireland where you will be part of a curated business networking programme with access to the country’s top business leaders.
- Access to the Irish tech ecosystem with potential opportunities for further funding.
- Receive acceleration support to position your global scaling strategy in collaboration with Dogpatch Labs in Ireland.
Eligibility
- Post revenue; Pre-revenue, (but with developed IP or prototype). Venture must demonstrate commercial potential.
- All Tech sectors are welcome. They are particularly interested in: Clean/Green-Tech, Circular Economies, Med/Health/Biotech, Ed-Tech, WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene).
- Addressing one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- At least one founder/CEO must be full-time. Women-led or youth-led businesses are particularly encouraged to apply.
- At least 51% owned by a South African and/or partnership with an Irish national.
- Headquartered in South Africa or Ireland.
Application
For more information, visit Irish tech Challenge.
