Founders Live Cotonou Launch
- ALL AGES
The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition arrives in Benin!
Date and time
Location
FUTURE STUDIO
Immeuble en face de l’église St-Michel Cotonou, 11211 BeninAgenda
6:00 PM - 11:30 AM (+1 day)
Welcome and Introduction
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Conversation with speakers and invited guests
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours
- ALL AGES
- No venue parking
Founders Live is coming to Cotonou!
Join us for an incredible evening launching Founders Live in Cotonou
Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.
This exclusive event will bring together selected members of Cotonou’s growing tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem—including startup founders, policy makers, investors, and strategic media partners like yourself.
The gathering is designed to:
- Strengthen alignment across the ecosystem
- Showcase the talent and potential of local founders
- Build momentum for international visibility and collaboration
Starring
Henry Ukoha as the City Leader
Among the invited guests
- Start up founders
- Investors
- Policy Makers
- Ecosystem Media Partners
- Universities
Agenda
18:00 - Welcome and Introduction
18:30 - Conversation with speakers and invited guests
19:30 - Networking
What do you need help with?
Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.
Do something great for someone else today
Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.
Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
Prizes start at 99 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament!
Frequently asked questions
Founders Live Cairo is a premier pitch competition and networking event where five local startups present their businesses in a 99-second pitch. The audience then engages with the founders in Q&A and votes to select the winner.
Anyone interested in startups, innovation, or entrepreneurship is welcome! Whether you're a founder, investor, student, or simply curious, you’ll find value in attending.
Apply at https://www.founderslive.com/pitch. Selected startups will receive a chance to present their idea to a live audience, get exposure, and connect with potential investors and partners.
No, pitching is completely free. Selected founders receive coaching and promotion as part of the event experience.