African startups in 10 countries can now apply for the Africa Startup Congress (ASC) National and Continental Pitch Competition, with successful national finalists set to compete at the continental stage in Kigali, Rwanda, in February 2027. The competition is open to startups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Cameroon and Congo. Applications close on September 30, 2026. The pitch competition is part of Africa Startup Congress 2027, organised by Accelerate Africa. It will begin with national competitions in each participating country, after which one winner from each country...