Fully-Funded Boot-Camp for Entrepreneurship and Startup in Cape Town 2018

Are you an entrepreneur? Are you ready to be part of one of the best startup accelerator programs in the world?

Startupbootcamp Cape Town is a leading accelerator focused on high-growth startups in so many areas. The accelerator is anchored by leading corporate sponsors that will support and grow the program and the selected startups. With one of the world's best emerging economies, a high percentage of English speakers, Cape Town is fast becoming one of the most attractive startup hubs in the world.

Startupbootcamp Cape Town invites applications from entrepreneurs from around the world interested in participating in the FastTrack World Tour 2018. Between February and May, the startupbootcamp organizers will visit the startup ecosystems in 21 countries supported by key partners at each city. Within three months of challenge and hard work, participants will be ready to tell their stories and showcase their ventures to the world.

The key focus project areas are:
[1] Alternative Finance
[2] Analytics
[3] Authentication and Identity Management
[4] Big Data
[5] Blockchain
[6] Capital Market Asset and Management  
[7] Connectivity
[8] Cross-border Payments
[9] e-Commerce
[10] Enabling Technologies
[11] Financial Inclusion
[12] Identity Authentication
[13] Insurance 2.0
[14] Payment Solutions

Over the three-months period, 10 selected high potential startups from across the globe will accelerate their companies with the help of startupbootcamp first-class entrepreneurs, investors and partners. In three months, the selected team will achieve what would normally take them 18 months, by leveraging access to key contacts in the industry. Each team is provided with 15,000 euros covering living expenses during the program, access to more than 100 mentors from FinTech, Insurtech and RegTech industries, free office space and access to funding from industry partners and investors.   

The Startupbootcamp Cape Town office is located on the 4th floor of the Cartel House which operates under Inner City Ideas Cartel. ICIC offers scalable workspace for any startup who needs an office, where they are able to engage and enjoy the presence of like-minded people.

Upon completion of the program, startups will gain access to Startupbootcamp Cape Town extensive Global Alumni network. Furthermore, teams will be invited to 'SBC NXT' Alumni support program, through which 8 relevant Alumni services are provided throughout the lifetime of the startups and beyond. In return, Startupbootcamp gets 8% equity in each company.