The event
slated for September
12,
will put Kigali on
spotlight despite Rwanda being globally recognized as one of the African
countries using the power of ICT in the development process.
The
competition is organized by 36 global Tech City Hubs in partnership with Digital
Opportunity Trust (DOT), under patronage of the Ministry of Youth and ICT.
Startup
World is an international initiative, based in California US, to promote early
stage businesses, entrepreneurship and technology through a global competition
to celebrate the world's most innovative businesses.
Rwanda is
one of the four countries in Africa that were selected to host the competition,
due to the country's commitment to develop ICT as crucial sector in development
agenda. Other countries that will host similar event are South Africa, Tanzania
and Kenya.
Speaking to
The New Times, Grace Mugabekazi, the Communications and Alumni Manager DOT Rwanda said:
"ICT has opened up a new array of limitless opportunities for Rwanda as it
has opened up our market to new forms of employment and trading and will
continue to offer employment to the upcoming generation."
"I
believe there are some great innovations developed by local tech entrepreneurs
which are solutions relevant to the Rwandan Market. Our young people are also
looking beyond to create solutions that can work for East Africa as a regional
integration."
Tech
entrepreneurs, innovators and early stage business leaders can submit their
applications to www.startupworld.com before August 31. Read More