Jobtech Idol

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The top 3 winners will… Get travel and accommodation covered (if based outside of Kenya) A slot to pitch for investors on day 2 A feature on the Jobtech Summit website, social media channels and newsletter

Ensure your company meets the criteria first: Is your company within the Jobtech taxonomy? Are you based in Africa? Do you have an active product in market? Have you been in operation for more than 1 year? Have you demonstrated impact by creating jobs or improving work?

Prepare a video pitching your company for the Jobtech Summit. Upload the video to YouTube and share the link with us Video Requirements: Length: 1-2 minutes Aspect ratio: 16:9 landscape or 1:1 square, preferably Key information: (a) company name, (b) the markets you work in, (c) intro to your product, (d) how it’s innovative and impactful Video Tips and Resources: Types of videos we’re looking for include: dance/choreography, user testimonials, animations, and voices of team members. “How to Make an Awesome Video” (Wikihow): step-by-step tutorial “6 Tips for a Good Pitch Video” (Indiegogo) “Video Pitch Template” (Biteable) standard pitch video template

If your video is selected as a Finalist, you will be asked to… Follow Jobtech Alliance on LinkedIn and Twitter and join our community. Finalist videos will be posted for public voting on the Jobtech Summit website. Jobtech Alliance will promote each video on LinkedIn and Twtter. Promote your video on your social-media accounts while tagging Jobtech Alliance, i.e., invite supporters to vote for your video on the Jobtech Summit website. The more votes you get, the higher your chance to win Jobtech Idol! Companies with the most votes will earn the opportunity to showcase your company at the Jobtech Summit and receive the benefits described above.

Application + Video submission deadline – Feb 24th to March 12th Shortlist to proceed to public voting – March 17th Start of public voting – March 18th to March 31st Announcement of winners – April 2nd

No, participation in Jobtech Idol is free of charge.

Late submissions will not be considered. Ensure that you adhere to the specified deadlines.

Unfortunately, Jobtech Idol is exclusively for startups in the Jobtech sector who are existing Jobtech Alliance Platform Members. You can apply here for consideration.

Winners are determined by public votes. The companies with the highest number of votes secure a spot at the Summit.