Maiden edition of Africa StartUp Cup to hold in Ghan, April 28-30

Ghana will host the First Annual Africa StartUp Cup April 28, 29 & 30, 2016. The announcement was made during a special ceremony at the close of the Ghana StartUp Cup Challenge Award Celebration.

“The Africa StartUp Cup is an extraordinary event designed to showcase and celebrate entrepreneurs from every conceivable industry, and in the process shine a global light on the power of Africa entrepreneurs and startups to improve lives. Ghana was one of the first StartUp Cups ever to be held outside the United States, and it is especially fitting that they are now hosting the first annual Africa StartUp Cup”, said Sean Griffin, CEO and Founder of StartUp Cup.

The Africa StartUp Cup will bring together  first place winners from local StartUp Cups around the globe. Currently there are 18 StartUp Cup Challenges organized in Africa. The first place winners from each local competition that holds their awards celebration prior to April 15, 2016 will be eligible to enter into the Africa StartUp Cup Challenge. The selected entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to travel to Ghana to present their business models to an international panel of judges comprised of local StartUp Cups throughout Africa.

Ghana was selected from a number of interested cities throughout Africa based on their commitment to developing a robust ecosystem where entrepreneurship growth is a priority and celebrated. The three-day program shall consist of StartUp Cup’s Summit on Africa’s Growth and economic progress, pitches, mentorship, as well as coaching and training for delegates of the program.

“We are extremely proud to have been selected to host the first Africa StartUp Cup”, said Emmanuel Nyame, The Director for Ghana StartUp Cup. “It is inspiring to see the growing impact of StartUp Cup on Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including the ongoing support from community partners to feature entrepreneurship as a powerful path to sustained economic growth.”