AfricaTech Award

About

The AfricaTech Award is an annual competition hosted by VivaTech aimed at discovering and showcasing groundbreaking technology and innovation from African startups, particularly in sectors like GreenTech, HealthTech, and FinTech, providing selected companies with exposure, expert guidance, and potential funding opportunities at the prestigious VivaTech conference in Paris.

Benefits

• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
• Selected startups will have the chance to showcase their innovative solutions at the VivaTech conference
• 💼 Business Support
• Access to expert guidance and acceleration support for business models
• 🌐 Network Access
• Opportunities for potential collaboration with decision-makers, investors, and partners
• 📈 Brand Visibility
• Enhancement of international visibility and brand influence for the company and its products
• 💰 Financial Support
• Past winners have received significant funding support and market expansion assistance

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups from African countries focusing on technology and innovation
• 💼 Business Focus
• Specifically targeting startups in GreenTech, HealthTech, FinTech, and e-commerce sectors
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Must be a registered startup with a focus on innovative solutions for the African market
• 🏢 Previous Winners
• Past winners have predominantly come from Nigeria, Kenya, Tunisia, and other African nations

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must attend the VivaTech conference in Paris from June 17-20, 2026
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must present their innovative solutions during the event
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to participate in all scheduled activities during the conference

Target Region

Open to startups from African countries

Target Sector

Technology and innovation sectors, including GreenTech, HealthTech, FinTech, and e-commerce