Startup and technology event Latitude59 is returning to Kenya for the fourth year, with applications now open for the Kenya Pitch Competition.
Early-stage startups from Kenya and across Africa are invited to compete for non-equity funding, partner prizes, and the opportunity to pitch on the main stage of Latitude59 Kenya Edition in Nairobi this December.
Latitude59 CEO Liisi Org said that Latitude59 is one of the most international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology events, serving as a global platform connecting startups, investors, and startup ecosystem builders from around the world.
“Rooted in Estonia, Latitude59 has established a strong international presence and built strong connections across Africa. Our events in Kenya and South Africa have shown that our commitment to building bridges between Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Nordic countries creates new opportunities for startups, investors, partners, and the global ecosystem. We are now returning to Kenya for the fourth year in a row and inviting founders from across Africa to apply for the opportunity to present their startups on the Latitude59 Pitch Competition stage in Nairobi this December,” said Org.
Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2026 will take place on December 3–4 in Nairobi. Across the two-day programme, African founders, global investors, and companies operating across African and international markets will come together to connect, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities to scale globally. Last year’s event attracted around 2,000 participants from Africa and around the world, and this year the organizers expect a similar turnout of around 2,000 attendees, including 600 investors from Africa, Europe, the Nordics, and Asia.
This year, Latitude59 is also expanding its presence in Africa. For the first time, two pre-events will be held in Uganda and Zambia, further strengthening Latitude59’s connections with startup communities across the continent.
Applications are open here.