Viva Technology AfricaTech Awards 2025 for African Startups

This year, VivaTech organizes the fourth edition of the AfricaTech Awards.
This pan-African initiative recognizes and supports startups striving to make a positive impact in three important areas – GreenTech, HealthTech, and E-commerce / FinTech. Startups provide vital solutions to major global challenges and help foster sustainable development. Despite increasing interest from investors, startups across the African continent often struggle to raise the capital necessary to scale their business. Through the AfricaTech Awards, VivaTech aims to create new opportunities for emerging startups in Africa. The program provides privileged moments for networking and mentoring with the leaders in tech, major investors, policymakers, and institutions, promoting the brightest African innovators shaping the future.

Challenges

GreenTech Challenge

Solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact, reducing CO2 emissions, protecting the environment and biodiversity or promoting the sustainable use of natural resources.

E-commerce & FinTech Challenge

Solutions that can contribute to economic development of African countries in the areas of e-commerce, and finance.

HeathTech Challenge:

Solutions that can expand access to healthcare among underserved communities, reduce the cost of services, and boost innovation in the healthcare sector.

Eligibility Criteria

• Operating in Africa: Startups with headquarters in Africa;
• Having a solution or product addressing the African market;
• Have raised more than 150K USD;
• Must address one of the following themes: GreenTech, E-commerce, FinTech or Health Tech.

Benefits

• Take Part in Vivatech 2025
  • Invitation to the event (flight, booth and passes)
  • Pitch your project on stage on the AfricaTech Lab
  • Reward for the grand winner: pitch your solution during the grand Award ceremony on VivaTech main stage
• Meet Key Players to Scale Your Business
  • Network with top corporate partners
  • Pitch your startup to top VC funds
  • Challenge your ideas with top other startups
  • Mentoring from jury members
• Benefit From Maximum Visibility
  • Be showcased in an article on VivaTech website
  • Be included in the VivaTech communication plan

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Application Process

Deadline for submission of applications: 2nd March, 2025

Where to apply: Visit AfricaTech Awards website to get started

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