VivaTech AfricaTech Awards 2022 for Innovative African startups
Here is a great opportunity for Africans who are passionate about climate, VivaTech, with support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), has 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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
The Challenges
Climate Tech Challenge
Solutions that can reduce emissions, protect the environment, and help communities become more climate resilient.More information
Health Tech Challenge
Solutions that can expand access to healthcare among underserved communities, reduce the cost of services, and boost innovation in the healthcare sector.
Benefits
Rewards for the Finalists
The top 9 startups (3 in each category) will receive:
- Take part in VivaTech
- Meet key players toscale your business
- Benefit froma strong visibility
- Join the event (flight, booth and passes)
- Pitch on stage on the AfricaTech Lab
- Take part in the official AfricaTech Awards ceremony
Rewards for Winners
The category winners will receive:
- Climate Tech Winner
- Introduction to the IFC Climate Tech Specialist and key industry playersAccess to New Energy Nexus’ global clean energy ecosystem network and its local networks in Uganda and Nigeria
- Health Tech Winner
- Introduction to the IFC Health Tech specialist and key industry players
- FinTech Winner
- Introduction to IFC FinTech investment team and IFC partner VC funds
Timeline:
- 7 MARCH: Challenges Opening
- 25 MARCH: End of the challenge
- 2 MAY: Announcement of the Top 45 startups(15 per category)
- 6 MAY: Announcement of the 9 finalists (3 in each category)
- 15-18 JUNE: VivaTech EventAfricaTech Awards Ceremony
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the VivaTech AfricaTech Awards 2022
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