AfricaTech Awards opens call for applications to recognize cutting-edge solutions in the climate tech, health tech, and fintech sectors PARIS, France, 08th March 2022 -/African Media Agency /- Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation today announced a call for applications for the first edition of the AfricaTech Awards, a pan-African initiative developed to recognize and…
Entrepreneurship has been a key driver of economic growth in Africa, promoting competitiveness and fostering job creation, particularly among young people. According to reports from Briter Bridges*, investment in African tech start-ups reached $4.9 billion in 2021, marking a significant increase from the $2.4 billion invested in 2020.
The AfricaTech Awards will recognize African start-ups that are driving innovation and development impact in three main sectors –Participating startups will have until March 25, 2022 to submit their applications.