Raintree is thrilled to announce that applications for the She Loves Tech, the world's largest startup competition for women and technology, are now open for Cambodian startups!
Co-organised with She Loves Tech, She Loves Tech Cambodia is the Kingdom's edition of the Global Startup Competition Series. This year is extra special as it marks the first Cambodia's first appearance in the competition as one of the 30+ international partners across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. She Loves Tech Cambodia is organised in partnership with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Khmer Enterprise and Global Shapers Phnom Penh Hub.
First-place winner of She Loves Tech Cambodia is set to represent the Kingdom and compete in the international finals for an equity-free cash prize of US$15,000 from the She Loves Tech affiliate fund, special media coverage and mentorship prizes, fast track access to She Loves Tech's partner funds an accelerator programs, plus in-house advisory services.
Eligibility
To qualify, entrepreneurs - men or women - must represent a technology startup that has a minimum viable product, is currently seeking funding of under $5M, and fulfill one of the following criteria:
Founded or co-founded by a woman; or
Have women as a significant proportion of end-users or consumers; or
Have products designed with women users in mind; or
Have products that address a problem disproportionately affect women.
Timeline
August 1st - Application opens
August 31st - Application closes
September 10th - Announcement of shortlisted candidates
October 9th - Pitch day
Application
Applications for She Loves Tech Cambodia require background information about the company in addition to the business plan that demonstrates market opportunity, scalability and growth potential, innovation and creativity, calibre of founder and team, and last but not least, women impact. To apply, visit apply.shelovestech.org. For enquiries, please email cambodia@shelovestech.org.
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