VivaTech, with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards, a pan-African initiative developed to recognize and support the most innovative and impactful African startups across three key sectors – Climate Tech, Health Tech and FinTech.
Tech startups can provide much-needed solutions to pressing global challenges, promote inclusion, and foster sustainable development. However, despite increasing interest from investors, startups across the continent too often struggle to find the capital they need to scale their innovations. The AfricaTech Awards aim to help create new market opportunities for emerging African startups, catalyzing support and inspiring action from investors, policymakers, fellow entrepreneurs, and leading institutions in the tech space.
WORTH
The category winners will receive:
- Climate Tech Winner: Introduction to the IFC Climate Tech Specialist and key industry players
Access to New Energy Nexus’ global clean energy ecosystem network and its local networks in Uganda and Nigeria
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Health Tech Winner: Introduction to the IFC Health Tech specialist and key industry players
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FinTech Winner : Introduction to IFC FinTech investment team and IFC partner VC funds
ELIGIBILITY
- Startup based in Africa
- Having a product/solution addressed to the African market
- Having a scalable product/solution
- Must have raised a minimum of $200K in capital but not more than $6M
- Must address one of the following themes: Climate Tech, Health Tech or FinTech
DEADLINE: March 25 2022
To apply and for more information visit here
