Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025

The Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2025 identifies high-potential South African tech startups and provides them with a curated mentoring and acceleration program in the Irish tech ecosystem. It aims to foster collaboration between Ireland and South Africa and to help startups expand globally. The program includes grant funding and a funded trip to Ireland with access to Irish mentors and networks.

Up to €10,000 in grant funding; funded trip to Ireland; access to Irish mentors and networks; opportunity to learn from Dogpatch Labs in Ireland.

Open to startups headquartered in South Africa or Ireland; at least 51% owned by a South African and/or partnership with an Irish national; at least one founder/CEO must be full-time; post-revenue or pre-revenue with developed IP or prototype.

Submit an application; shortlisted applicants may be invited for interviews or presentations; successful applicants participate in the competition and, if selected, in the G20-related activities.