Pitching Den

We invite innovators and start-ups with innovative ideas in the circular economy to participate in Pitching Den: Circular Economy Edition. Seize this opportunity to showcase your innovation, receive valuable feedback, and compete for cash prizes to fund your venture.

About Pitching Den

Pitching Den is an initiative dedicated to empowering innovators and start-up founders by offering them a platform to present their ground-breaking businesses to a panel of esteemed judges. Before the final pitching event, participants receive pitch training sessions conducted by Innovate Durban, enhancing their presentation skills and fine-tuning their pitches. Pitching Den offers start-ups a unique opportunity to showcase their innovations, gain valuable insights, and secure essential funding to advance their ventures. 

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Focus: Circular Economy

This year, Pitching Den shines a spotlight on innovations and businesses at the forefront of the circular economy. Embracing the principles of reducing waste and maximizing resource efficiency, the circular economy is about creating regenerative systems through innovative design, reuse, recycling, and sustainable practices.

The Purpose

The purpose for the Pitching Den Circular Economy Innovations is to highlight and support innovations that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable practices.

Programme Impact (2018-Present)

Since its inception in 2018, the Pitching Den has made significant strides in supporting innovation:

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What to Expect Throughout the Pitching Den Competition

This is how your Innovation journey will go.

Who Should Apply

We invite innovators and start-ups with innovative ideas in the circular economy to participate in Pitching Den: Circular Economy Edition. Seize this opportunity to showcase your innovation, receive valuable feedback, and compete for cash prizes to fund your venture.

Benefits for Entrepreneurs

Criteria for Participation

Visibility

Gain exposure to a panel of industry experts, investors, and potential partners.

Feedback

Receive constructive feedback to refine your business idea and strategy.

Funding

Demonstrate the potential for scalability and long-term sustainability.

Funding

Compete for cash prizes to fund and scale your venture.

Cash Prizes

  • 1st Prize: R50,000
  • 2nd Prize: R35,000
  • 3rd Prize: R25,000
  • STAND A CHANCE TO WIN

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