Startup Knight Competition for software based companiesA new competition offers software based tech start-ups that are getting ready to start a viable business the opportunity to win software and support services that will enable the winner to run a business. Started by Byte Orbit, the competition has attracted top sponsors assisting companies that can produce a software product. The competition, which opened on 1 October 2012, closes for entries on 25 October, when 15 finalists will be required to pitch to a judging panel at Byte Orbit Offices in Durbanville, Cape Town on 3 November. The results of the winner will be announced on the evening of 3 November at a venue in Cape Town. Prizes
Byte Orbit pride itself on being the first software development company in South Africa to offer such an opportunity to young and innovative tech entrepreneurs. Amit Ramdath, CEO of Byte Orbit says, "We would like to extend a challenge to other established technology based companies to identify and incubate innovative entrepreneurs in South Africa." JudgesThe judging panel will consist of:
The competition's media sponsor is Bandwidth Blog and mentorship and marketing assistance will be provided by Ching Payments. Participants can enter online at www.byteorbit.com. |