Outbox Hub, the perennial venue partner for Seedstars Kampala, has announced that applications are now officially open.
"We’d like to invite startups to apply to Seedstars World, the exclusive startup competition taking place on 24th August at Outbox," wrote Solomon Opio from Outbox.
"We are a partner of the event and believe startups have a lot to gain from it."
Up to 12 startups will be considered for the pitching session that will take place at Outbox on Lumumba Avenue.
The startup that will emerge winner will get to have the usual package that comes with the win which includes a trip to Switzerland.
So far, 5 African cities have already held their Seedstars events with Kigali being the latest. BeneFactors Ltd emerged the winner of that edition.
Also read: BeneFactors Ltd named the winner of Seedstars Kigali
The Kampala event which takes place on the 24th of August is slated to close the weeklong Kampala Innovation Week as it will happen on the last day. When you look at the branding for the Innovation Week, both Seedstars and Outbox are partners.
Founded in 2012, Seedstars held its first event in Kampala in 2015. And, over the past 3 years, several startups have participated in the competition with three walking away with the prize.
Some of the participants include; SafeBoda, Musana Carts, Roundbob, Yoza App and more. The winners for all the past three editions are; Intership, Akiba, and Numida.
Interested startups can apply here.