Mentor & Judge Roles

Technical Mentor — guide builds
Sector/Domain Expert — validate problems
Pitch Coach — sharpen demos
Business Coach — shape GTM & model
VC / Investor Judge — evaluate & fund
UX Reviewer — review interfaces

Commitment

Day 1 & 2 — Development: Mentor and guide the teams through the 48-hour MVP build
Day 3 — Innovation Showcase & Demo Day: Judge the live MVP demos
Pre-event briefing call (30 min)

What Mentors Receive

Featured mentor profile on TechTrinity website
Promotion across all TechTrinity channels
First-look at all Dev-A-Thon startups
Coverage in Cyberspace Africa Magazine
Full event access & networking

Enquiries

Questions? Contact:
reachout@techtrinity.africa

Your Role

How would you like to contribute to the Dev-A-Thon?

Select your primary role *

Technical Mentor Guide teams through architecture, code, APIs, and AI/ML implementation during the 24-hour build

Sector / Domain Expert Validate problem-solution fit for teams in your sector (health, agri, fintech, education, govtech, climate)

Pitch Coach Help teams structure their 5-minute live demo pitch before Demo Day

Business & GTM Coach Help teams define their business model, target market, and go-to-market strategy

VC / Investor Judge Evaluate final MVPs at Demo Day and participate in the Startup Gate awards

UX / Design Reviewer Review team interfaces at the midpoint check-in — accessibility, usability, and user flow

Personal Details

Your contact and location information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Country *

LinkedIn Profile URL *

Professional Profile

Your current role, organisation, and background

Job Title *

Organisation / Company *

Professional Bio *

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Primary Sector / Domain *

Expertise & Contribution

What you bring to Dev-A-Thon participants

Describe Your Core Expertise *

Which Challenge Tracks Can You Best Support? *

If Selected, What Would Your Day-1 Session Cover? *

Previous Mentoring or Judging Experience

Investment Profile

For VC / Investor Judge applicants only

Fund / Investment Firm Name

Investment Stage Focus

Typical Cheque Size

Notable Portfolio Companies or Investments

Availability & Commitment

Confirm your schedule for the event days

Confirm your availability *

Day 1 & 2 — Development — Mentor and guide the teams through the 48-hour MVP build Day 3 — Innovation Showcase & Demo Day — Judge the live MVP demos at the public showcase Pre-event briefing call — 30-minute virtual orientation (date TBC)

How Did You Hear About This Opportunity?

Why Do You Want to Contribute to the Dev-A-Thon? *

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will be notified of your selection by September 15, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for a brief call.

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