14/10/2026
🚀 IN CASE YOU MISSED THE ANNOUNCEMENT — THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!This Friday, 16 October 2026, takes centre stage as we host arguably one of the most exciting pitch competitions of the year — Startup World Cup Zimbabwe 2026 at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC)!
Zimbabwe's top 10 selected will take to the stage, pitching their innovations, business models and growth ambitions for an opportunity to represent at the Startup World Cup Global Grand Finale in San Francisco, USA.
WHO SHOULD BE IN THE ROOM — AND WHY?
✅ Bank CEOs; Senior Executives: Discover emerging businesses, future corporate clients and opportunities in innovation financing, digital banking and strategic partnerships.
✅ Insurance CEOs; Executives: Explore new insurtech opportunities, emerging risk markets and partnerships with innovative businesses.
✅ Asset Managers, Pension Funds; Investment Executives: Get an early look at promising enterprises and potential alternative investment opportunities.
✅ Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists; Family Offices: Meet ambitious founders, discover investable ideas and build relationships before the next funding round.
✅ Corporate CEOs; Business Leaders: Identify technologies, solutions and entrepreneurs capable of transforming your industries.
✅ Development Finance Institutions; Policymakers: Engage directly with Zimbabwe's innovation ecosystem and identify opportunities to support enterprise growth.
✅ Entrepreneurs, Professionals; Innovation Enthusiasts: Network with decision-makers, investors and founders shaping the future of business. This is more than a pitch competition.
It is an opportunity to connect Zimbabwe's entrepreneurial talent with the capital, markets, institutions and leadership needed to build the next generation of successful companies. If you lead a bank, insurance company, investment institution or major corporation, we would particularly value having you in the room.
The next significant investment opportunity, technology partner or business breakthrough might be on that stage.
📍 Venue: HICC, Harare
📅 Date: Friday, 16 October 2026
🎟️ Seats are filling fast — register now to secure yours:👉https://lnkd.in/dYahJNZe
Proudly hosted by TechHubHarare and Brieftech Intelligence, with the valued support of Zimbabwe Investment & Development Agency - ZIDA MMC Capital Zim and RAINBOW TOURISM GROUP. There’s still an opportunity for forward-thinking organisations to come on board as sponsors and partners. Join us in backing Zimbabwe’s next generation of entrepreneurs while positioning your brand alongside leading investors, innovators and business leaders. Interested in partnering with us? Contact +263 772 924 393.
