# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+02:00)
- **Event Description**: Final pitch competition where Botho University Entrepreneurship Lab residents present top ventures to compete for funding, mentorship, and rAbout this EventDDQIC x Botho University Final Pitch CompetitionJoin us for the culminating event of the eLab Residency Program, delivered in partnership between DDQIC and Botho University. This final pitch competition marks the end of an intensive 8-month journey, where fellows have developed, tested, and refined their ventures.On Tuesday, May 12 at 2:00 PM (Botswana time), fellows will take the stage at Botho University to pitch their ventures to a panel of judges and a live audience for a chance to win a share of up to $2,500 USD in non-dilutive seed funding.Attendees will also have the opportunity to vote for the Wisdom of the Market Award, recognizing the venture with the greatest perceived market potential.This event will feature ventures from the DDQIC x Botho University eLab Resident cohort, showcasing innovative solutions across sectors.Location:Botho University (Gaborone, Botswana)Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMDoors Open🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMOpening Remarks🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PMPitching Session🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMAwards Announcement
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gaborone/botho-university-x-ddqic-final-pitch-competition-2026/100001987953688998
- **Event Categories**: Contests, Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Gaborone
- **state**: SE
- **country**: Botswana
- **location**: Botho University
- **lat**: -24.6849005
- **long**: 25.8777726
- **full address**: Botho University, Kgale, Gaborone, Botswana

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026 takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Botho University, Kgale, Gaborone, Botswana.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026?
  - **A:** Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026 is organized by The Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gaborone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Botho University X DDQIC Final Pitch Competition 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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