Ten African startups have been chosen as finalists for the New Venture Competition being run by Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club, which is offering startups the chance to win cash prizes of up to US$10,000. The student-run Africa Business Club will host its 20th annual Africa Business Conference in Boston in March, which will feature the New Venture Competition. Ten startups have been picked as finalists, and they will now have the chance to pitch their business in front of approximately 700 attendees and receive feedback from a panel of experienced judges. The competition winner and runner-up will be awarded cash prizes of US$10,000 and US$5,000. Meanwhile, 10 startups have been chosen to take part in the Startup Showcase at the event.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 28, 2018 06:33 UTC