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Program

Indaba Startup Pitch Competition

Awards $15,000 in cloud credits to startups pitching at the 2026 Deep Learning Indaba.

Deep Learning Indaba, with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)Prize
About

Selected startups go through a pre-event coaching process, then in-person mentorship with industry experts, before pitching for three minutes followed by a rapid Q&A with judges. Winners receive their prize plus an invitation to the ITU's AI for Good summit, and are announced at the main Deep Learning Indaba closing ceremony.

Industries covered
AI
Grants under Indaba Startup Pitch Competition

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Indaba Startup Pitch Competition
Between cycles

Awards $15,000 in cloud credits to startups pitching at the 2026 Deep Learning Indaba.

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