Welcome to the ultimate digital event for innovative and forward-thinking startups that will shape the future of Africa.

The World Bank Group, in partnership with Plug and Play South Africa, Business Unity South Africa and South Africa Department of Science & Innovation seek to identify and connect a select group of Southern African startups to corporate innovation opportunities and potential investment. This challenge’s focus areas include: food, beverages and retail, HealthTech, Real Estate and Construction, Logistics and Supply chain, Fintech and Insurtech, Media and Advertising, Edtech and Industry 4.0.

The objective of this challenge is to showcase the benefits of corporate innovation to help drive economic growth, new job opportunities, and community upliftment. We wish to help create an enabling environment for startups to grow from collaborations with large corporations