Donate to SMCON26
Keep the mountainfree.
The main conference is free so that students, traders, farmers and first-time founders can take part. Every donation, large or small, helps keep it that way and funds the competitions that put young builders on stage.
Where it goes
What your gift does.
Free entry for all
Venues, sound and seating so the main conference stays free with registration.
Prizes for builders
The XAF 3M prize pool across the Pitch Contest, the Hackathon and the AI Movie Contest.
Students and women in STEM
Transport and meals for students and the Women & STEM track.
Connectivity
Internet, power and equipment so every demo works on the day.
Ways to give
Four ways to back SMCON26.
Mobile Money
MTN Mobile Money or Orange Money. Pledge below and the team sends the number to pay.
Card
Visa or Mastercard through a secure payment link sent by the team.
Bank transfer
For companies and larger gifts. We send the account details and a receipt.
In kind
Venues, connectivity, equipment, transport or catering. Talk to the organising committee.
Donate
Pledge your donation.
Choose an amount and how you would like to pay. The team confirms within one working day with payment details and a receipt.
Who receives my donation?
The Silicon Mountain Community Association, the organiser of SMCON26.
Will I get a receipt?
Yes. Every donation is confirmed by email with a receipt from the association.
Can my company be recognised?
Yes. Companies giving from XAF 500,000 can be listed as Community partners. For larger amounts, see the sponsorship packages.
Back what
Buea builds.
Prefer a sponsorship package with visibility? Six packages from XAF 500,000.