In it's 6th year, Smarter Mobility Africa StartUp Village is the premier platform for African transportation innovators to showcase their solutions and connect with key industry players. This dynamic program fosters an environment for:
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Are you a startup with a groundbreaking idea for smarter mobility in Africa? Or are you an investor seeking the next big innovation? The Smarter Mobility Africa StartUp Village is the place to be.
Stay tuned for information about the upcoming program, application deadlines, and exciting opportunities to be part of the smarter mobility revolution in Africa!
Startup Sponsors
Whether you're an investors at SMA summit on the hunt for your next big deal, a business looking out for innovation teams and solutions you can partner with or acquire, media wanting to communicate the future to your audiences or government wanting to access the best on the ground solutions to your list of challenges and objectives to overcome in mobility, the Mobility Startup Village & Awards is for you! There are two opportunities to meet startups SMA summit.1. Mobility Startup Village2. Mobility Startup Awards AfricaYou get to join both as an attendee of SMA summit this year! More details below...
If your startup has a solution for the mobility industry, and meets the below criteria, you are invited to join Mobility Startup Village taking place at Smarter Mobility Africa summit on 1-2 October 2024. You will have access to over 1500 in-person attendees joining from all over Africa and the world.
To stand a chance of receiving a complimentary package to exhibit your startup in the Mobility Startup Village your startup will fit the following criteria:
If your application is successful, you will receive a complimentary package including:
• 1sqm exhibition space
• 2x Business Class Passes
• Welcome post promoted through our channels
• 1x invite to Founders Dinner at SMA summit
The Mobility Startup Africa Awards is the perfect way for you to gain recognition and access some useful prizes on your quest to scale your mobility startup. If your startup has a solution for the mobility industry, based on the below categories, and has raised less than R350m ($20m) in funding you are invited to join Mobility Startup Africa Awards taking place at Smarter Mobility Africa summit on 2-3 October 2023.
Categories for Mobility Startup Africa Awards:
To stand a chance of participating at the Mobility Startup Awards Africa your startup will fit the following criteria:
• Raised less than R350m ($20m) in venture capital funding
If your application is successful, you will receive:
• Invitation to attend in person to pitch at SMA summit on the Startup Stage. You will have 3 minutes to pitch your startup to a panel of expert judges from your chosen category.
• 2x Business Class Passes
• 1x invite to Founders Dinner at SMA summit
There will be 3 winners from each category with one of those winners from each category will progress to pitch at the final during the Closing Ceremony at SMA summit.
For 6 years, SMA summit has been Africa’s platform for start-ups in mobility. It’s been a place to see what the future holds, to spark ideas and investment, through connecting start-ups to a global and local audience of the most relevant businesses, investors, governments and media. Support the development of Africa’s mobility startups whilst positioning your brand front and centre for innovation, industry education, and industry development.
Imtyaaz Riley
Founder
Loop
‘The SMA summit 2022 went on really well. I got a lead on investment and that is great to hear’
‘The SMA summit was just phenomenal, the organization and the execution was fantastic’
Thank you to Smarter Mobility Africa and the team behind, with your support and encouragement we have successfully begun the discussion forward on South Africa’s first Gigafactory.
Apply for the Smarter Mobility Startup Village and/or Awards today and unlock unparalleled opportunities for your startup to thrive in the fast-paced world of mobility, gain invaluable exposure to industry leaders, and secure exciting rewards that will fuel your growth and success!
Kamir Lala
Aventure Holdings
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