
The Bridgr
May 22, 2025 at 05:50 PM
*SA Tech Challenge 2025*
The SA Tech Challenge 2025 is a premier innovation competition in South Africa, offering a R3 million prize pool and the opportunity to represent the nation at the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (G20-DIA) Summit in Cape Town.
*Eligibility*
- Enterprise Stage: Post-revenue with fewer than 250 employees and annual turnover under R250 million.
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL): A minimum of TRL 7, indicating a solution that is beyond prototype stage and has been demonstrated in relevant environments.
- Impact Alignment: The solution should address at least one of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Ownership: The company must be South African-owned and headquartered, with compliance to CIPC and SARS regulations.
*Competition Categories*
- Digital Platforms
- FinTech
- Secured Digital Infrastructure
- Circular Economy
- Innovations for Connectivity
- Innovations for Development (Agri-tech, Health-tech, Ed-tech)
*Prize Structure*
- Overall Winner: R1 million
- Second Place: R750,000
- Third Place: R500,000
- Fourth to Sixth Places: R250,000 each
*Additional Opportunities*
- Post-competition support in areas such as intellectual property protection, business development, and growth.
- Invitation to participate in the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Summit in Cape Town.
*Application Deadline*
June 30, 2025, at 23h59.
*More details here*
https://innovationbridge.info/ibportal/g20/tech-challenge