About Hanga
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda Development Board, and the United Nations Development Programme are bringing Hanga Pitchfest 2022. Hanga Pitchfest aims to provide a unique platform to showcase tech-entrepreneurs and creative talents from all over the country and promote the use of technology and innovation in the Rwandan market.
Above all, the event will strive to match startups to potential opportunities and investors.
Top 5
Top 25
Program
12 - 1 PM
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Interact with technology startups building Rwanda’s innovation ecosystem.
Experience the beauty of Rwanda through Virtual Reality
1 - 3 PM
OPENING PERFORMANCE
Experience electric performances from rising talents from Rwanda’s Art Ubuhanzi program.
DISCOVER, LEARN & GET INSPIRED
Experience electric performances from rising talents from Rwanda’s Art Ubuhanzi program.
LAUNCH IT
Join us as we launch the Hanga Health Track, the Inaugural Corpo- rate & Public Innovation Awards and the Corporate Circle.
3 - 5PM
PITCHES
A captivating finish to the 2022 Hanga Pitchfest, as the top 5 start-up finalists pitch for the grand cash prize of US$50,000
RECOGNIZING INNOVATION
Watch as winners of the Hanga Innovation Awards receive their prizes and join winners of Hanga Pitchfest 2022 on stage with final closing remarks from the Guest of Honour.
5:30 - 7PM
Don’t miss eclectic entertainment from Rwanda’s best DJs and Rising Artists.
The biggest showcase of tech entrepreneurs
and creative talents from all over Rwanda
WHO CAN APPLY?
1 . All start-ups should be based in Rwanda and registered with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
2. The start-up should not be older than 5 years after registration.
3. The start-up should not have raised any venture capital (except angel investors, family, and friends). Start-ups that may have received grant funding from other incubator programs or hackathons are eligible.
4. The start-up must present a tech-enabled solution or have the potential to scale through technology.
5. The start-up must have a developed / working prototype to apply.
6. Companies that participated in previous editions are allowed to apply (Except top 25)