Pitching Competition
Theme: "Clean Monrovia, Green Future: Resolving the Waste Management Crisis"
Competition Overview
The Liberian in East Africa Summit will host a Pitching Competition designed to spark innovation and practical solutions to one of Liberia's most pressing challenges — the waste management crisis in Monrovia.
Objective
To identify and support groundbreaking ideas, technologies, and community-driven models that can transform Monrovia's waste management system into a sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly framework.
Who Can Pitch?
- Liberian entrepreneurs, innovators, and students in East Africa.
- Diaspora professionals with innovative solutions.
- Startups, NGOs, and social enterprises with scalable waste management projects.
Focus Areas for Pitches
Participants are encouraged to present solutions in these key areas
Recycling & Upcycling
Converting waste into usable products or raw materials.
Waste-to-Energy
Technologies that transform waste into power or biogas.
Community Engagement
Grassroots initiatives for waste collection, education, and behavioral change.
Digital Solutions
Platforms or apps for waste tracking, collection coordination, or incentive-based systems.
Policy & Business Innovation
Scalable business models or advocacy frameworks that can influence better waste governance.
Competition Format
How the competition will be structured
Round 1: Concept Submission
Short proposal submission from October 5-30, 2025
Round 2: Live Pitch
15–20 minutes pitch before a panel of judges at the Summit
Q&A Session
Judges and audience engage participants for clarification
Judging Criteria
How submissions will be evaluated
Innovation & Creativity – How unique is the solution?
Feasibility & Sustainability – Can it work long-term in Monrovia?
Scalability & Impact – Potential to grow and benefit communities.
Presentation & Clarity – Effectiveness in pitching the idea.
Prizes & Opportunities
What winners can expect to receive
Startup Capital Support
Financial backing for the winning idea to get started.
Expert Mentorship
Guidance from waste management and entrepreneurship experts.
Partnership Opportunities
Connect with partners in Liberia and East Africa for pilot programs.
Recognition
Be recognized as Waste Innovation Champion at the Summit.
Judges
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about building a cleaner, greener Monrovia, this is your chance to make a difference. Step forward, pitch your idea, and be part of shaping a sustainable future.