AfricaTech Awards : Viva Technology and IFC announce second edition
Startups offering innovative solutions in climate, finance and health in Africa now have until March 12, 2023 to submit their applications.
By the editorial staff
Viva Technology and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), on February 27, 2023, announced the launch of the second edition of the AfricaTech Awards (ATA). The winners of this competition will be awarded during VivaTech, which will take place in the French capital from June 14 to 17, 2023.
Applications in the ClimateTech, Fintech and HealthTech categories are expected from February 27 to March 12, 2023. Deloitte, the event’s knowledge partner, will first compile a shortlist of 15 startups per category. A second review by the Awards jury will identify the top three in each category. These will be invited to VivaTech to showcase their innovations to investors and tech leaders.
« The ATAs aim to spotlight Africa-focused companies with innovative solutions addressing key development challenges linked to climate change, health care, and financial inclusion »
As a reminder, the ATAs aim to spotlight Africa-focused companies with innovative solutions addressing key development challenges linked to climate change, health care, and financial inclusion.
As for Viva Technology, it is considered as the biggest startup and tech event in Europe. It is also globally recognized as a powerful catalyst for business transformation, startup growth and innovation for the common good. Since 2016, it has brought together the world’s leading business leaders, startups, investors, researchers and thinkers in Paris for a unique experience combining inspiration, networking and innovation showcase. Starting with the 2021 edition, VivaTech has been enhanced with a digital platform connecting a global community of innovators.
More than 300 startups had applied in 2022. ZEEE Centre, Chefaa and Click2Sure won in the Climate Tech, Health Tech and FinTech categories, respectively.
