TechCabal’s Battlefield competition is back and better. The annual startup pitch competition is an opportunity for Nigerian startups to present their innovative ideas to investors and a global audience at the Moonshot conference.
The competition, first held in 2014, is now in its 10th year. It involves a rigorous selection process which will culminate in a high-stakes pitch competition at the Moonshot conference. This year, 10 startups will again compete for a chance to win $10,000 courtesy of Quidax and TechCabal.
Quidax will also be offering a $15,000 award to the most promising and innovative African crypto startup. This Crypto Innovation Pitch by Quidax is an exclusive award category for innovative African crypto startups. It aims to recognize, spotlight, and support startups pushing the boundaries in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space and providing impactful solutions for African markets and beyond. This pitch competition and award is open to seed to early-growth stage blockchain startups that are Africa-based or Africa-focused.
The $15,000 prize money will be split across 4 winners:
- $6000 – Winner
- $3000 – First runner up
- $1000 – Second runner up
- $5000 – Special award for a startup built with asset chain
In addition to the prizes, Quidax will also be awarding $110,000 worth of startup support credits to the award winners in collaboration with its partners Huawei, Fincra, and Asset Chain. This support will be in the form of $80,000 worth of cloud services credit from Huawei, $20,000 worth of payment processing credit from Fincra, and $10,000 in crypto tokens from Asset Chain. The winning crypto startup will receive media coverage on TechCabal and Quidax platforms.
The top 5 crypto startups chosen from applications will get a chance to pitch to select judges before the Moonshot event. The winning startup will be announced and awarded on the TC Battlefield stage at the Moonshot event. Interested startups are highly encouraged to build with Quidax’s API and Asset Chain’s blockchain.
Interested crypto startups can apply here for the Crypto Innovation Pitch by Quidax before the 3rd of October.
About Quidax
African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax is a leading player in the region’s digital asset market. Launched in 2018 by Buchi Okoro (CEO), Uzo Awili (CTO), and Morris Ebieroma (CIO), the company’s mission is to provide a simple, secure, and user-friendly platform for trading digital assets.
Quidax offers a Crypto API that enables startups and institutions to build crypto-related applications. The Crypto API also allows businesses to offer crypto products to their customers by integrating the API.
Another standout feature is its order book, which offers high liquidity and transparent trading to users. Quidax is the only local crypto exchange that offers this order book spot trading feature. This, coupled with its straightforward trading interface, has made the platform popular among beginners and experienced traders.
About Moonshot
Moonshot by TechCabal is TechCabal’s flagship event that brings together industry leaders and key players in the African tech ecosystem. The event is an opportunity for tech enthusiasts to network, collaborate, and share ideas that define the ecosystem.
This partnership with Moonshot by TechCabal aligns with Quidax’s vision of supporting African entrepreneurship and technological advancement. Quidax is excited to contribute to the growth and success of the participating startups. The company has attracted a growing community of crypto enthusiasts due to its exceptional services and it’s set to continue this growth and solidify its position as a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Africa.
Join us on October 9-10, 2024 and witness the ecosystem-defining pitches on the TC Battlefield stage.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a breakdown of the prize money for the Crypto Innovation Pitch by Quidax
