2021 Innovation Fair Application
Welcome to the application for the 2021 Innovation Fair of the Oxford Africa Conference!
This event will be hosted VIRTUALLY on May 28th and 29th, 2021 with four-hour sessions on each day.
The 2021 Innovation Fair is for small and medium businesses in African countries that operate in the creative, healthcare, sustainability, and education sectors. During the fair, the selected participants will receive masterclasses and mentorship from world-class industry experts inside and outside of the University of Oxford as well as the chance to participate in a pitch competition.
This application is in place to make sure you meet the prerequisites to join the Innovation Fair. We are looking for companies that are solving a problem in their sector with a unique or creative approach to a pressing problem.
Once you submit this form, your application will be reviewed by the Innovation Fair team and you will be notified if you have been invited to an interview. Upon a successful interview, you will be selected to participate in the fair.
This application will CLOSE on March 31, 2021.
Should you have any questions, please email
innovation@oxfordafricaconference.com
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Email address
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Your email
Please confirm that your company meets the eligibility requirements for the Innovation Fair:
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Officially registered and incorporated in an African country
The majority of company founders are African and are led by an African
The company has been operating for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 3 years by May 1, 2021
The company has launched and is operating a product or service
Company mission tackles a societal challenge (preferred, but not required)
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Which of the four sectors does your company belong in? (note: it can be a tech company operating in any of the sectors)
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Creative (art, apparel, film, music etc.)
Sustainability (agribusiness, energy, environmental, waste management)
Healthcare
Education
Applicant first name
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Your answer
Applicant last name
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Your answer
Applicant nationality
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Your answer
Phone number (with country code)
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Your answer
Applicant role in company
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Your answer
What is your company's name?
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Your answer
When did your company launch?
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Please provide a link to your company's website as well as any online media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc.)
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Where is your company based? (city, country)
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Your answer
What country or countries in Africa does your company operate in?
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Your answer
Please describe: (1) the mission/vision of your company (2) the problem you are trying to solve for (3) what your company is doing to address the problem (4) your target customer (400 word maximum)
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Your answer
Please describe your most recent product, project, service and where it has been launched.
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Your answer
Has your company generated any revenue?
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What motivates you to apply to the Oxford Africa Conference 2021 Innovation Fair? (250 words max)
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Your answer
What skills or training do you hope to gain from the Innovation Fair, if selected? Please be specific. Previous examples of training have been related to legal, fundraising, and marketing.
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Your answer
Have you applied to the Oxford Africa Conference Innovation Fair before?
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If yes, what year did you apply in?
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How did you hear about the Oxford Africa Conference 2021 Innovation Fair?
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The Oxford Africa Conference website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
Media publication
Other:
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I understand that if I am selected to interview, I may be asked to provide a brief presentation (pitch deck) to the Innovation Fair team.
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Yes
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A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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