Apply for a chance to win $25,000 at the Next Einstein Forum 2020

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Co-Creation Hub in partnership with Next Einstein Forum (NEF) has launched a call for the Sciencepreneur Investor Meetup - to find, identify and support Science-driven innovators, solving some of the continent’s biggest problems, with access to investors, training and resources. 



We are looking to find the next generation of young African scientists and technologists with solutions that fall under one or more of the AfDb High 5s. The High 5s include: Integrate Africa, Light up & Power Africa, Feed Africa, Industrialize Africa, and Improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. 



Shortlisted applicants will pitch before investors during the NEF Innovation Salon in Nairobi in March 2020, at the NEF Global Gathering where they can raise funding for their solutions. In addition, the top 5 winning solutions will take home $25,000 for each category.

Applicants can learn more about the criteria and how to apply on the website here and submissions are open until 20th December 2019.

Location: Africa

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