Startup Passes
Accelerate your startup journey with connections, funding, and mentorship
Join the startup ecosystem building Africa's AI future.
What You'll Experience
Designed specifically for startups, our passes unlock unique opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Pitch to investors and secure funding for your startup
Mentorship & Guidance
Learn from successful entrepreneurs and industry experts
Product Showcase
Showcase your product to potential customers and partners
Choose Your Pricing Tier
Early Bird pricing valid until September 2025
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Get ready to submit your startup for the GAIME Battlefield
What's in it for you?
$75,000 GAIME Innovation Award
No equity, no fine print - just pure recognition for your innovation
Free Participation
No conference tickets required - your ideas are your ticket in
Global Stage
Present to investors, technologists, and AI leaders from 180+ countries
Network with VCs
Connect with researchers, investors, and policymakers
50 Startups Shortlisted
Be among the select few chosen for the startup showcase
Platform to Amplify
Just your ideas and a global platform to showcase them
Event Details
When
October 30th - 31st, 2025
Where
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline
September 30th, 2025
The Process
Apply through our application form
50 startups will be shortlisted
Top startups pitch at the showcase
One startup wins the $75,000 award
Let's build what comes next—together
There are no registration fees. There is no equity taken. Just your ideas—and a platform to amplify them.