30+ domain experts, investors, and industry leaders who will mentor, coach, and judge Africa's next generation of startup founders across the 48-hour Dev-A-Thon
Each team gets access to multiple types of expert support throughout the 48 hours
Senior engineers and AI/ML specialists assigned per track. Available for architecture reviews, code pair-sessions, API integration support, and technical unblocking throughout the sprint.
Experienced practitioners from FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, EdTech, GovTech, and ClimateTech who validate problem-solution fit and ensure teams are solving real, relevant challenges.
Communication and storytelling experts who work with teams during the polish phase to sharpen their 5-minute live demo pitch, structure their narrative, and maximise investor impact.
Entrepreneurs and business builders who help teams articulate their business model, identify early customers, and structure a go-to-market strategy that makes sense for the African market.
Active venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate investment leads who evaluate final demos against investability criteria — and provide direct introductions to capital for the best teams.
Product design professionals who review team UX at the midpoint check-in, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible, and built for the real people they intend to serve.
Are you an investor, technical expert, entrepreneur, or domain specialist? We're looking for exceptional mentors and judges who want to shape Africa's next wave of AI-powered startups.
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