Pitch Competition

By submitting an application to the CTC Startup Pitch Competition, applicants confirm they are 18 years or older and agree to provide accurate and original information about their startup. Submissions must include a pitch deck, video pitch, and executive summary. All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges, and finalists will be selected to present live at the Congo Tech Connect Conference. Finalists will have 5 minutes to pitch followed by a 5-minute Q&A, and all decisions made by the judges are final. The Grand Prize winner will receive a cash prize, mentorship, media coverage, and demo space, with runner-up prizes including tech resources and networking opportunities. Applicants retain intellectual property rights but grant Congo Tech Connect the right to use their name, logo, and submission for promotional purposes. The confidentiality of submitted business ideas will be respected, though public pitches may expose elements to the audience and media. Congo Tech Connect is not liable for any technical issues or damages that may arise, and reserves the right to disqualify participants for any breach of terms or unethical conduct. By submitting, applicants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.