SB 200 is the startup world’s preeminent competition, and it has a global reach. The inaugural cohort, which debuted last year at Disrupt 2022, included three impressive early-stage startups from two African nations.
- AltSchool Africa: An edtech startup from Nigeria.
- PressOne Africa: An entrepreneur-focused telecom startup from Nigeria.
- Oze: A female-founded, small-business-focused fintech from Ghana.
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Startups from all African nations
Benefits
SB 200 membership has its privileges, the first of which is the highly coveted TechCrunch seal of approval. Then there’s intense (and invaluable) investor and media interest. The SB 200 founders also receive a plethora of free perks, benefits and opportunities.
Access to Disrupt — including four additional passes and VIP access to all the presentations, breakouts and roundtables.
Exclusive workshops and masterclasses — SB 200 founders will enjoy workshops in the weeks leading up to Disrupt. They also receive special pitch training from TechCrunch staff and one free year of TechCrunch+ membership.
Flash pitch at Disrupt — That special training will come in handy when you step onto the Showcase Stage and pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors. Receive invaluable feedback and — who knows? You might even catch an investor’s interest.
Exhibition space on the show floor — The SB 200 will be the only early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.
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Deadline: May 15, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
For more information and application, visit their official website.
Bukola Owo-Bello is a spirited storyteller, content creator and YouTuber who loves sharing amazing opportunities, inspiration, and ideas with forward-thinking African youths.
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