Pitch competition · Apply by 15 January 2027

Total grant pool: $XXXK in non-dilutive grant funding

10 companies will be selected across Education, Health, and Agriculture. Non-dilutive grants — founders retain full ownership.

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Companies selected
10
Sectors: Ag · Health · Ed
3
Equity taken
0%
Applications close
15 January 2027

How it works

From application to the main stage in four steps

  1. Post a short video

    Introduce your startup on LinkedIn or YouTube and tag @EDTF and @GRV.

    GRVEDTF

  2. Complete the application

    Six short steps online. Your answers save after each step, and you can come back with your resume link.

    Start application

  3. Get shortlisted

    Judges score every application. Shortlisted founders are invited to pitch.

  4. Pitch on stage

    Finalists pitch live on Summit Day 2. Grants are announced at the summit.

Who can apply

  • Registered in Ethiopia (TIN, business certificate, and business registration)
  • A live product people can try
  • Agriculture, healthcare, or education

How we judge

  • Demonstrable impact potential in Ethiopia
  • Scalable business model with clear traction or pathway
  • Strong founding team and execution capability
  • Alignment with EDTF mission and summit values

Timeline

Key dates

  1. Applications open

    TBA

  2. Shortlist announced

    TBA

  3. Final pitch day

    Summit Day 2

  4. Grants announced

    At summit

Join them

Your startup could be next

Six short steps, saved as you go. Applications close 15 January 2027.

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