Local start-ups stand to win part of the $1.5 million (Rwf1.08 billion) investment funding in the ongoing International Seedstars World competition.

"Start-ups interested in the competition can contact Seedstars World’s Rwandan partners, like Inkomoko, BDC Rwanda, African Innovation Prize, Dot Trust and Bid Network, or log on to:

http://www.seedstarsworld.com/event/seedstars-kigali-2015/ for details on how to apply,” the organisers said in a statement.

Deadline for submission of applications is August 7.

Foyo, a local start-up, was the regional winner last year.