Application

A Strategic Call for High-Impact Innovators

15 selected founders. 10 weeks. Africa's most promising builders and value creators.

Eligibility Criteria

  • —Be under 35 years old
  • —Hold citizenship or refugee status in an African country
  • —Demonstrate innovation at the core of their business model
  • —Show measurable economic, social or environmental impact
  • —Present a clearly identified investment or scaling need
  • —Up to 4 co-founders per team; maximum 2 representatives at the summit

Selection Timeline

  • —
    Early March 2026
    Call opens
  • —
    23 April 2026, 17:00 EAT
    Application Deadline
  • —
    April 2026
    Final selection
  • —
    11 May 2026
    Live showcase at Kenya Cultural Center – Norfolk

What Selected Entrepreneurs Receive

—Exposure to senior policymakers and global decision-makers
—Direct engagement with capital providers
—Structured networking opportunities
—International visibility

Nova Garage is not a competition.
It is a curated strategic platform designed to unlock investment conversations.

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