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NBA Africa Selects 10 Startups for Demo Day

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

  1. List of Startups
  2. Demo Day and Prizes
  3. CEO NBA Africa's Comment


    4. NBA Africa has announced 10 startups from seven African countries that will pitch their products at Demo Day at NBA headquarters in New York City on September 25.

    List of Startups

    Below are the 10 startups competing for the four prize-winning spots:

    * **Backrest** (Rwanda) provides a wearable technology solution called WristWrist for cashless payments at events. * **Buzza** (Nigeria) helps sports organizations with digital solutions to manage and increase revenue. * **Festival Coins** (Nigeria) offers an event registration and ticketing platform for events in Nigeria and Ghana. * **Gara** (Côte d'Ivoire) distributes video games and comics tailored for local markets. * **HustleSasa** (Kenya) provides services such as payment processing and data management for live events. * **Naemo Global** (Nigeria) uses AI for its scouting platform Afriskaut. * **Power to Girls Foundation** (Ghana) launches My Power App to support girls and women. * **Salubata** (Nigeria) creates modular shoes from plastic waste. * **UBR VR** (Egypt) offers localized virtual reality experiences. * **Vambo Technologies** (South Africa) provides an AI-based translation and language learning platform.

    Demo Day and Prizes

    A panel of experts will determine the four winning companies that will receive financial support and mentorship, as well as the opportunity to participate in development programs facilitated by NBA Africa or its partners.

    CEO NBA Africa's Comment

    “We have been inspired by the level of talent and creativity from all of the applicants, and we congratulate the 10 deserving finalists who will showcase their innovative solutions at Demo Day later this month,” said NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. “NBA Africa is committed to supporting the continued growth of startups on the continent, including the four prize-winners whose innovative solutions will further elevate the sport and creative industries in Africa for years to come.”

    The four prize-winning startups will be announced at Demo Day. The “Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator” initiative supports Africa’s tech ecosystem and fosters the growth of the next generation of African entrepreneurs.

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