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Hanga PitchFest

Rwanda's national technology pitch competition

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A government-backed pitch platform helping Rwandan innovators turn ideas and early ventures into scalable solutions with funding and ecosystem exposure.

Facts about Hanga PitchFest

Category
Grants & Accelerators
Availability
Works in Africa
Countries
🇷🇼Rwanda
Pricing
Free tier
Typical setup time
1+ week
Best for
Early-stage, SaaS, Solo founder
Last verified
Aug 20, 2026

Use when

You are building a technology-enabled solution in Rwanda and can pitch clearly for competitive funding.

Skip when

You need a guaranteed grant, cannot participate in the pitch process, or have no meaningful Rwanda connection.

Status (20 Aug 2026): the official site says Apply Now and is promoting its sixth edition. It does not publish a 2026 deadline or prize table on the public page, so verify those in the application form. The programme is focused on Rwandan innovators and reports RWF 600m invested across prior editions.

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Rwanda Green Fund Innovation GrantHi-InnovatorAfrica's Business Heroes

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