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Our Deliverables

This pilot brings together three core deliverables designed to accelerate your startup journey

Business-Validation

AI Powered

SparkRockets

  • Rapid Validation: 90-second business validation with 95% accuracy

  • Data-Driven Insights: Get actionable feedback to refine your business model instantly

  • Proof of Value: AI reduces months of manual validation to minutes

Standalone Value:$1,000 - $2,500

Market Value: R18,000 - R45,000

Go-to-Market Strategy

AI-Driven

AIMAR

  • Custom Marketing Blueprint: Tailored marketing plan built with AI tools

  • Audience Targeting: Identify, segment, and prioritize your ideal customers

  • Actionable Campaigns: Creative assets, messaging, and tactical recommendations

Standalone Value:$1,500 - $3,000

Market Value: R27,000 - R54,000

Implementation Guide

Practical Execution Playbook

The DDMA

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: Clear, actionable roadmap for digital business setup and launch

  • Resource Toolkit: Templates, checklists, and best practices for rapid implementation

  • Support: Guidance from our team to maximize every implementation component

Standalone Value:$1,250 - $4,995

Market Value: R22,500 - R89,910

Why This Project is Worthwhile

Proven Model

Built on globally validated platforms, led by credible founders with a history of measurable impact.

Flagship Case Study

Sponsorship ensures inclusion in the primary success story for the 2026 continental scale-up.

High Impact

Empowers 20 entrepreneurs with world-class tools, mentorship, and networks, driving measurable outcomes.

Institutional Trust

Backed by organizations and leaders with international recognition and commitment to scalable, inclusive innovation.

Strategic Timing

Early sponsorship positions your company as a leader in Africa's next innovation wave, with first right of refusal for expanded partnership opportunities. BE PART OF THE CASE STUDY PRESENTED TO DEDAT IN 2026

Key People of Influence

Led by internationally recognized leaders in entrepreneurship and innovation

JOHANITA THWAITS

·Director, The Digital DealMakers Academy & TechPreneur Africa

·Pan-African programme architect, digital transformation leader

·Collaborated with Microsoft/Egypt, DEDAT Tech Talks Cape Town

·Master ecosystem builder, delivers impact at scale

COLIN THWAITS

·Director, TechPreneur Africa

·Former GM Forever Living Project, Africa market expansion specialist

·Decades of experience scaling ventures and empowering entrepreneurs

JO GRIFFITHS

·Co-Founder, GIIG Africa

·Pan-African innovation leader, global strategist

·Connects startups, capital, and ecosystems for sustainable growth

Scott Ford

·Founder & Chairman, SparkRockets

·Visionary AI entrepreneur, ex-COO Techstars, scaled ventures globally

·Trusted for growth strategy, innovation, and digital transformation

SONYA TRIVEDI

·Founder & Chief AI Marketing Officer, AIMAR

·20 yearsin global tech/marketing, 100+ projects, GenAI expert

·Delivers actionable AI marketing for startups & SMEs worldwide

Timeline of Key Milestones

Important events for our pilot proposal

Event One

Kick-off meeting for stakeholders

STEP 1

Event Two

Launch of the acceleration programme

Step 2

Event Three

Implementation Check-In

& Accountability

Step 3

Event Four

Project Review

& Closure

Step 4

Event FIVE

Project Show Case and Pitch Practice

Step 5

Programme Structure

Invest in Africa's next generation of tech entrepreneurs

Full Pilot Bundle

All Three Deliverables

$3,750 USD

or R67,500

Market Value if bought separately:

$10,495 USD

or R188,910

  • SparkRockets AI-Powered Validation

  • AIMAR Go-to-Market Strategy

  • Digital Implementation Playbook

  • C2V2S Integrated support and partner credibility

  • Access to Global Startup Awards Africa 2026 Competition Entries

READY TO INVEST ONCE OFF
SparkRockets Business Plan

AI-driven validation, investor-ready report, analytics, expert review

Trusted by Harvard University, Syracuse University &

Leading TechStar Icons!

AIMAR Marketing Strategy

A complete go-to-market pack: market + competitor insights, positioning, personas, channel strategy, and a 90-day execution plan (run weekly with AIMAR GrowthPilot).

Digital Implementation Guide

An all-in-one platform that lets you build your funnel, capture leads, automate email follow-up, and sell digital offers—everything you need to run your online business in one place.

What's Next?

Following this pilot, you'll be in a strong position to assess the benefits of full participation in the C2V2S Acceleration Programme launching next year—an ambitious two-stage cohort designed for ambitious African entrepreneurs.

This will be designed and part of the Global Startup Awards - especially the Africa Chapter.

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