Startupbootcamp Hosting Harare FastTrack Event In May

Last year, Startupbootcamp hosted their first FastTrack event in Harare.
FastTracks are informal events that Startupbootcamp host all over the world to meet the most suitable early-stage companies interested in joining their program.

For each FastTrack, we invite the top 10 startups who apply to receive instant feedback from a panel of industry mentors, network with our investment team.

On the 9th of May, the Startupbootcamp’s AfriTech program in partnership with Steward Bank will host an event in Harare.

The 10 most promising startups selected from the applications will be invited to present their innovative ideas to the Startupbootcamp team and fellow entrepreneurs. You will have the opportunity to receive mentor feedback and learn more about the Cape Town-based Startupbootcamp accelerator program.

Which startups should apply? Well, the organisers are casting a pretty wide net and if you’re in any of the following industries you can apply;

Banking
Insurance
Financial Services
Smart City Solutions
Water treatment
Transportation
Sustainable Development

Startupbootcamp is looking for startups that are developing the following technologies:

Data Analytics
Process Automation and Simulations
HealthTech
Data Aggregation
Data automation and content Aggregation
Digital identity management
FinTech solutions for personal financial management
Smart Mobility
Open transportation systems
eLearning
Smart Water Solutions
Clean energy
Contract and profile management tools
GPS tracking technology
FinTech for Financial Inclusion
Growth Hacking and digital marketing
An acute focus on sustainable development goals

If you’re interested in attending the Startupbootcamp event, register here. The event will run from 8am to 5 and the schedule will be as follows:

Morning Session

08:30 – 09:00 Mentor Training
09:30 – 09:45 Intro SBC Program Manager
09:50 – 10:30 Startup Pitches for Team 1-5 (3 minutes pitch + short Q&A 5 min max)
10:40 – 12:40 Mentorship Rotations (20 mins each)