The Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards, which is aimed at start-up companies specializing in artificial intelligence, connected and automated mobility technology, cyber security, and digital trade solutions from across Africa, have officially opened, according to the UK Department for Business and Trade.
UK Investment Minister, Dominic Johnson, said, “The awards are part of our commitment across government to help more businesses scale up and benefit from our highly skilled workforce and supportive regulatory system. The UK already has more unicorns than France and Germany combined, and our country continues to be a place where tech businesses from across the world come to thrive.”
Speaking of the awards, UK Trade Commissioner for Africa John Humphrey stated that, “The African startup landscape is now front and centre as the world focusses on African know-how and innovation.
“The launch of the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards across Africa, which offers tech start-ups from across this vibrant continent the opportunity to showcase their innovation and potential on a global scale, while opening up fascinating opportunities for the UK’s already vibrant tech ecosystem, is an exciting journey of growth and success.”
Benefits
- Winners will receive a tailormade programme in the UK that includes meetings with leading industry and government sector specialists, invites to VIP events and receptions – and expert support from DBT’s Global Entrepreneur Programme, which supports ambitious businesses to scale and grow from a UK global headquarters.
- They will also receive exposure and recognition through promotional activities run by DBT to accelerate their growth.
How to Apply
For more information on the Awards and how to apply, visit great.gov.uk/ukpa or contact the team at ukpa@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Applications opened on 1st March and closes 30th April 23:59 GMT.
