Startup activations at CITS26
Concours de Pitch
The CITS Lion's Den is the flagship pitch competition of the summit. Selected startups face a panel of investors and ecosystem leaders across two stages — a qualifying round and a Grand Finale on the main stage in front of thousands. Pitch your solution, get live feedback, and compete for recognition, capital introductions, and national visibility.
Early-stage to growth-stage startups. Cameroonian or Africa-based.
Prize amount to be announced — supported by summit partners.
International Partnership · Applications Open
Selected Cameroonian startups with strong social impact and international scale potential, pitch directly to a delegation of German companies and ecosystem leaders. The format challenges startups to demonstrate how their existing technology can be enhanced through unified communications, AI, and complementary German tech to create integrated end-to-end solutions and new go-to-market opportunities.
Banking & Financial Inclusion · Telehealth · Education · Agriculture · Public Services
Global Competition · Cameroon Regional
The Startup World Cup is the #1 global startup competition, powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures. CITS26 hosts the official Cameroon Regional — one of 100+ regionals held across six continents. The winner earns a direct pathway to the Grand Finale in San Francisco.
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