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Non-cash — travel, booth space, mentorship, visibility. Flight up to EUR 1,500 for 6 finalists.
Annual award showcasing the vitality of African innovation. The 5th edition (2026) received 260+ applications from 34 African countries. Six finalists pitch at VivaTech Paris before an investor jury; one grand winner is crowned at the Global Awards Ceremony. Organized by VivaTechnology with support from Deloitte.
Top 30 Selection
One VivaTech Startup Pass and recognition as a top African innovator
Finalist Booth
Free booth in the AfricaTech Village at VivaTech Paris (6 finalists)
Travel Support
Complimentary flight (up to EUR 1,500) and four VivaTech passes for finalists
Investor Pitch
Stage pitch opportunity before investor jury with one-to-one investor meetings
Grand Winner Pitch
Pitch during VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony with extensive promotional visibility
Mentorship
Mentorship from jury members for grand winner
FinTech
Digital financial services, payments, lending, insurance for African markets
HealthTech
Digital health, medical supply chains, diagnostics, emergency response
GreenTech & Climate
Clean energy, electric mobility, waste management, sustainable infrastructure
AgriTech
Farm management, satellite-based optimization, input financing, market linkages
EdTech
Learning platforms, educational financing, skills development
HRTech
Workforce solutions, recruitment, talent management for African markets
AI & Big Data
Applied AI and data solutions for African challenges
Industry Tech, Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics
Industrial innovation and supply chain optimization across Africa
African startups with headquarters on the continent building innovative solutions that address the African market. Strong emphasis on demonstrated traction (minimum $150K raised), scalable business models, and measurable social/economic/environmental impact. 2026 edition saw 50% of Top 30 founded or co-founded by women — gender balance clearly valued.
VivaTech ecosystem exposure to international VCs, corporate partners, and decision-makers. Ongoing visibility through VivaTech media channels. Finalists network with global tech ecosystem during 4-day Paris event.
Applications close early (mid-February for June event). Minimum $150K raised is a hard gate. Structure your application around the 5 selection criteria explicitly. VivaTech is Europe's biggest tech event — the networking value for African founders seeking international expansion or investment far exceeds the direct prize value.
2022
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