The Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards (UKPA) are now open to startup companies specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Technology, Cyber Security and Digital Trade Solutions from across Africa.
The launch of the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards across Africa, which offers tech start-ups from across this vibrant continent the opportunity to showcase their innovation and potential on a global scale, while opening up fascinating opportunities for the UK’s already vibrant tech ecosystem, is an exciting journey of growth and success.”
The UK offers endless opportunities, including a highly skilled workforce, a fair regulatory system, and a welcoming business environment.
Winners will receive a tailor-made program to help scale up and grow their business in the UK, including industry meetings, VIP events, and expert business growth support.
First announced by the UK’s Business Secretary at London Tech Week in June 2023, it builds on the success of the UK’s Tech Rocketship Awards and Global Entrepreneur Program.
The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is on the hunt to unearth the most promising tech start-up companies across the world through the Unicorn Kingdom: Pathfinder Awards.
Building on the success of the UK’s Tech Rocketship Awards, UKPA will be the UK’s Department for Business and Trade’s largest global awards for tech start-up companies ever.
Eligibility
Start-up companies with ambitions to grow globally in the AI, Connected & Automated Mobility (CAM) Technology, Cyber Security, and Digital Trade Solutions sectors are eligible to apply for a chance to pave their way into the UK’s thriving tech sector, valued at $1 trillion.
Benefits
Winners will receive a tailor-made program in the UK that includes meetings with leading industry and government sector specialists, invites to VIP events and receptions – and expert support from DBT’s Global Entrepreneur Programme, which supports ambitious businesses to scale and grow from a UK global headquarters.
They’ll also receive exposure and recognition through promotional activities run by DBT to accelerate their growth.
