KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator n Africa 2022 Competition

At KPMG Private Enterprise we understand the impact that technology trailblazers like you are having on the world. Whether yours is a pure technology company or you’re tech-enabled, tech-led or tech-driven, we want to hear from you.

We’re inviting you to compete with technology entrepreneurs across Africa – and in 15 other countries in most major regions of the world. You’ll pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions to a panel of industry experts.

Wherever you are in your business lifecycle – from early-stage growth to getting ready to accelerate your expansion – our aim is to help you achieve your ambition and take your business to the next level.

• About Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)
• KPMG Competition
• Aim and Benefits of KPMG Competition
• Requirements for KPMG Competition Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firms with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets. We are a team of outstanding professionals with diverse backgrounds, varied experience and probing minds. We always strive to w... read more

KPMG Competition

• Type Entrepreneurs
• OrganisationKlynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG)
• Country to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline May 31, 2022

Aim and Benefits of KPMG Competition

From tech innovator to future tech titan – finalists will receive an unrivalled platform to profile your business:

• Exposure: pitch your innovations and present your growth ambitions. Winning companies will be featured in KPMG’s “Winners Report” and local media profiles. They will also receive global attention among key influencers at Web Summit 2021, Lisbon, in November.
• Recognition: profile your business throughout the competition, leveraging KPMG channels and local media.
• Networking: connect with like-minded peers, key industry experts and influencers both locally and globally.
• Go global: Winners will automatically progress to the Global Tech Innovator final, to be hosted at Web Summit 2022, Lisbon, in November.

Requirements for KPMG Competition Qualification

Any technology entrepreneur that has operated for less than 5 years and is registered and based in Africa can apply. Applicants must have innovative, proven technologies, robust business models, the ability to demonstrate traction in their activities and the potential to scale up. All entrants entering the competition on behalf of the company must be residents in participating Africa and aged 18 years or over. KPMG employees and contractors are prohibited from entering the competition.

Selection & Criteria: Each pitching competition will be judged by a panel of industry and KPMG experts. All applications will be scored based on six, equally-weighted criteria. The criteria are:

• Disruption and innovation
• Market potential
• Customer adoption
• Market traction and marketing
• Long-term potential and
• Pitch quality.

The decisions of the panel will be final.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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