SA Innovation Summit Inventors Garage Competition for Entrepreneurs 2022

A highlight of the SA Innovation Summit that allows innovators, inventors and unique creative thinker to showcase their innovative talent. The Inventors Garage is an opportunity for entrepreneurs with a working prototype or product from proven concept to pre-commercialisation to gain access to funding or incubation, market exposure and business support.

• Table of Content
• About SA Innovation Summit
• Inventors Garage Competition
• Requirements for Inventors Garage Competition Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About SA Innovation Summit

The SA Innovation Summit is the largest startup event in Africa. The Summit provides various platforms for developing and showcasing African innovation, as well as facilitating thought-leadership. We bring together top entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policy makers and thought leaders to support startups and inspire sustained economic growth across Africa.

Inventors Garage Competition

Requirements for Inventors Garage Competition Qualification

The first round of evaluation will be done to review applications for VALIDITY and FEASIBILITY based on the information submitted.  The second round of judging will select the top 10 inventors to go through to the Summit. 

1. Is your invention one of a kind?
2. Is there a market for your invention?
3. Is there further growth potential?
4. Does it really work?
5. What have you done differently along the innovation route?

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• All entries are to be made through the online form. Entries received via email or other channels will not be accepted.
• Only fully completed entry forms will be reviewed. Any entries with missing information will be automatically disqualified. 

For more details, visit SA Innovation Summit website.