The AfricaTech Award recognizes and supports African startups transforming industries across the continent. The award showcases talent, connects startups to investors, and provides international exposure at the VivaTech event in Paris.
Eligibility
- Headquartered in Africa.
- Operates in Africa with a product or solution serving the African market.
- Must have raised over USD 150,000.
Selection Criteria
- Innovation: Relevance, originality, and problem-solving potential of the technology.
- Impact: Social, economic, environmental, or gender-related benefits.
- Scalability: Market size, growth potential, and geographic ambition.
- Team Profile: Expertise, entrepreneurship experience, and team size.
- Business Model: Monetization capability, traction, and product-market fit.
Rewards
Top 30: VivaTech Startup Pass
Top 6 Finalists:
- Free booth in the AfricaTech Village
- Flight and VivaTech passes
- Pitch onstage before top investors
- One-to-one VC meetings
- Broad visibility across VivaTech
Winner:
- Pitch at VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony
- Extensive exposure at the event
- Mentorship from jury members
Timeline
- Dec 10, 2025: Launch
- Mar 2, 2026: Applications close
- Mar 26, 2026: Top 30 announced
- Apr 20, 2026: Top 6 announced
- Jun 17, 2026: Final pitch at VivaTech
- Jun 18, 2026: Global Awards Ceremony
This award provides African startups with global recognition, networking, investment opportunities, and a platform to scale solutions across the continent.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants should check official sources for application details and instructions.
To apply for this job please visit challenges-awards.vivatech.com.