About this opportunity
The OffChart NXT Startup Challenge is running a series of free virtual live sessions, and these are deliberately open beyond the competition cohort. If you are building a company in Africa, especially from a market that sits outside the usual spotlight, the sessions are designed to be genuinely useful.
The programme covers practical conversations on building a stronger business, becoming investment ready and communicating your case with clarity. The remaining sessions are Week 3 on capital, investment readiness and deal logic with Dr.
Solomon King on 30 September 2026 at 11:00 am WAT, and Week 4 on pitch, DealRoom and the final founder pack with David Beckett on 3 October 2026 at 12:00 noon WAT. There is no fee.
You reserve your place through the RSVP form and pick the sessions you plan to attend.
What you receive
- Free virtual live sessions, open beyond the competition cohort
- Week 3 session on capital, investment readiness and deal logic on 30 September 2026
- Week 4 session on pitch, DealRoom and the final founder pack on 3 October 2026
- Practical guidance on becoming investment ready
Who can apply
- Founders building a company in Africa
- No participation fee and no requirement to join the competition cohort
How to apply
- Open the OffChart NXT RSVP form
- Select the sessions you will attend
- Confirm your RSVP before the session dates begin
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
Do I have to enter the Startup Challenge?
No, the virtual live sessions are deliberately open beyond the competition cohort.
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