Global visibility
Present your solution to an audience of international policymakers, technologists and media outlets, gaining brand authority.
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High-growth ventures get the visibility, capital and mentorship needed to scale life-changing accessibility technology across Africa.
Prize pool
$100,000+
VC partners
25+
The NDTS Startup Showcase is a curated ecosystem where West Africa's most promising disability-tech startups meet institutional investors. We bridge the gap between groundbreaking inclusive technology and the resources needed to reach commercial scale and social impact.
Accelerate your journey with exclusive summit benefits.
Present your solution to an audience of international policymakers, technologists and media outlets, gaining brand authority.
Structured sessions with venture capital firms focused on social impact, fintech and health technology.
Partnerships with corporate sponsors for pilot programmes, letting you test your technology in real-world settings.
One-on-one sessions with industry veterans, focused on product-market fit and regulatory scaling.
We look for ventures that prioritise accessibility and show a clear path to scale across the African continent.
Registered tech entity
Legally registered in any African jurisdiction, or focused on the African market.
Working prototype
A functional minimum viable product ready for live demonstration.
Inclusive focus
The core product solves a specific challenge related to physical, sensory or cognitive disability.
Scalability potential
Evidence of market demand and a clear path to cross-border expansion.
Applications open
15 October
Submission deadline
10 November
Finalist announcement
25 November
How our jury evaluates the next generation of assistive technology.
01
Novelty of the solution and use of modern technologies such as AI or IoT.
02
Measurable improvement in quality of life for persons with disabilities.
03
Ability to grow the user base and revenue across diverse African markets.
04
Extent to which people with disabilities are involved in design and leadership.
Total value exceeding $150,000 in grants and services.
Non-equity grant, an accelerator immersion trip and 12 months of premium cloud credits.
Grand prizeNon-equity grant, regional hub acceleration and 6 months of strategic marketing support.
Runner-upSpecial recognition for User Centricity, Extreme Accessibility and Social Impact Leadership.
Multiple awardsSubmit your basic details to start the application process. Our team will review and share the full application link.
Need help?
startups@ndts.tech