(AFRICA RISE) - Being the youngest continent in the world with nearly 70% of its population under 25 years old (OECD, 2011), Africa boasts an abundant labor force. These young people are a tremendous pool of talent and innovation. Thanks to their creativity, they are the lifeblood of tomorrow."That's why, through our challenge #KinPitch Special Youth, we want to promote creative and innovative projects with high added value" explains Binta Sagna, Communication Director of Africa Rise."It is our strong commitment and a will to contribute to the emergence of a dynamic entrepreneurial scene in Democratic Republic of Congo", she says.

#KinPitchTo # KINFOR16!

#KinPitch is an event that will be launched during the Kinshasa International Forum 2016 and will allow start-ups to pitch for four minutes in front of a jury of renowned entrepreneurs, investors, and businesspeople from the DR Congo and abroad.
This first edition which will be broadcast live is targeted at entrepreneurs, project developers, founders of innovative companies, researchers, civil society actors, public authorities, and students.

An original idea !

The KinPitch Special Youth program is intended as an original solution to support entrepreneurship in the DRC. In synergy with official partners of this program, #KinPitch offers admission to the Kinshasa International Forum, year-round support by mentors to ensure the success of projects, and a unique opportunity to present projects to Congolese and international entrepreneurs and investors.

7/14...

14 semifinalists will be announced at the launch of the challenge,from whom 7 lucky finalists will be invited to the Hotel Beatrice on 26 and 27 January 2016.

Rules for participation on the Africa Rise website, www.africarise.be

About Africa Rise

Africa Rise, a Belgian organization, contributes to Africa's economic and social developmentby enabling contacts between European and African companies through the organization of business networking forums such as Africa-Belgium Business Week - ABBW (Genval, Belgium) and Kinshasa International Forum - KINFOR (Kinshasa, DRC).