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AfricaTech Award
AfricaTech Award
AfricaTech Award
AfricaTech Award
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Shape the Future of African Innovation
Shape the Future of African Innovation
The Award

For four years, the AfricaTech Award has recognized and supported African startups striving to transform the business landscape across the continent. 

This year, we are inviting African startups from all industries to participate in the award. 

Apply now and join us for the 10th edition of VivaTech, taking place from 17–20 June 2026 in Paris.

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Our Objective

Our objective is to showcase the abundance of talent and innovators in Africa, while creating new opportunities for emerging startups across the continent. 

The six finalists will be invited to pitch at VivaTech 2026 in June. 

The winner will be announced alongside the other award recipients during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony, gaining significant visibility and a prominent spotlight throughout the event. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!  

Our objective is to showcase the abundance of talent and innovators in Africa, while creating new opportunities for emerging startups across the continent. 

The six finalists will be invited to pitch at VivaTech 2026 in June. 

The winner will be announced alongside the other award recipients during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony, gaining significant visibility and a prominent spotlight throughout the event. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!  

Our objective is to showcase the abundance of talent and innovators in Africa, while creating new opportunities for emerging startups across the continent. 

The six finalists will be invited to pitch at VivaTech 2026 in June. 

The winner will be announced alongside the other award recipients during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony, gaining significant visibility and a prominent spotlight throughout the event. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!  

Our objective is to showcase the abundance of talent and innovators in Africa, while creating new opportunities for emerging startups across the continent. 

The six finalists will be invited to pitch at VivaTech 2026 in June. 

The winner will be announced alongside the other award recipients during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony, gaining significant visibility and a prominent spotlight throughout the event. 

Don’t miss this opportunity!  

Apply Now

Apply Now

Eligibility Criteria

  • Headquartered in Africa: The startup must have its main office located in Africa. 

  • Operating in Africa: The startup must offer a solution or product that addresses the African market. 

  • Funding: The startup must have raised more than USD 150K. 

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Selection Criteria
Innovation

Relevance and innovation level of the tech solution compared to existing alternatives (size, problem solved, technology used, protection of the innovation, etc.) 

Impact

Innovative product/solution addressing an important global challenge with a high social, economic, environmental, or gender impact. 

Scalability

Market sizing and scalability potential of the startup, track record of scaling (target addressable market, geographic ambition on the continent, clients targeted, etc.)

Team Profile

Quality and size of the team (expertise, entrepreneurship background, academic background, number of employees, etc.) 

Business Model

Demonstrated ability to monetize the business model and achieve sustainable operations, supported by clear traction and proven product-market fit (startup maturity, commercial traction, number of clients, annual global revenue growth, etc.). 

Rewards
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    FOR THE TOP 30

    One VivaTech Startup Pass

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    FOR THE 6 FINALISTS

    • A free booth in the AfricaTech Village

    • Enjoy an invitation package, including flight and four VivaTech passes 

    • Pitch your product onstage in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors 

    • One-to-one meetings scheduled with VCs

    • Strong visibility across VivaTech

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    FOR THE WINNER

    • Pitch your solution during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony 

    • Gain extensive visibility across VivaTech

    • Enjoy mentoring from jury members (TBD) 

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    FOR THE TOP 30

    One VivaTech Startup Pass

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    FOR THE 6 FINALISTS

    • A free booth in the AfricaTech Village

    • Enjoy an invitation package, including flight and four VivaTech passes 

    • Pitch your product onstage in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors 

    • One-to-one meetings scheduled with VCs

    • Strong visibility across VivaTech

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    FOR THE WINNER

    • Pitch your solution during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony 

    • Gain extensive visibility across VivaTech

    • Enjoy mentoring from jury members (TBD) 

Timeline

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  • December 10, 2025

    Launch of the AfricaTech Award

  • March 2, 2026

    End of applications

  • March 26, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 30

  • April 20, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 6

  • June 17, 2026

    Pitch Session for the final at VivaTech

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Global Awards Ceremony at VivaTech

  • December 10, 2025

    Launch of the AfricaTech Award

  • March 2, 2026

    End of applications

  • March 26, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 30

  • April 20, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 6

  • June 17, 2026

    Pitch Session for the final at VivaTech

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Global Awards Ceremony at VivaTech

  • December 10, 2025

    Launch of the AfricaTech Award

  • March 2, 2026

    End of applications

  • March 26, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 30

  • April 20, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 6

  • June 17, 2026

    Pitch Session for the final at VivaTech

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Global Awards Ceremony at VivaTech

  • December 10, 2025

    Launch of the AfricaTech Award

  • March 2, 2026

    End of applications

  • March 26, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 30

  • April 20, 2026

    Official announcement of the Top 6

  • June 17, 2026

    Pitch Session for the final at VivaTech

  • Jun 18, 2026

    Global Awards Ceremony at VivaTech

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Knowledge Partner

2025 Winner
Salma Tammam

Founder and CEO of Reme-D

Reme-D is an Egyptian healthtech startup developing affordable, rapid diagnostic kits tailored for underserved communities in the Middle East and Africa. Reme-D’s innovations leverage biotechnology and nanotechnology to bridge diagnostic gaps in resource-limited settings.

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2025 E-commerce & FinTech Category Winner
David Adeleke

Co-Founder, Zeeh Africa

"Since winning, our company experienced over 15× growth, driven largely by partnerships and visibility gained through VivaTech, and we were able to successfully close multi-million-dollar funding rounds with significantly stronger momentum. The award played a clear catalytic role in that journey."

2025 Category Winners
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Jon Kornik

Co-Founder & CEO, Plentify

GreenTech Category

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David Adeleke

Co-Founder, Zeeh Africa

E-commerce & FinTech Category

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Salma Tammam

Founder and CEO, Reme-D

HealthTech Category

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Who can apply to the AfricaTech Award?

What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

Do I need to buy a pass to apply for a Startup Challenge / an Award?

Can I apply for more than one Startup Challenge / Award?

Who can apply to the AfricaTech Award?

What is the difference between a Startup Challenge and an Award?

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