AfricaTech Award 2026 for African Startups

The AfricaTech Award 2026 is an award for African startups across industries. It recognises and supports African startups and offers opportunities to pitch and gain visibility at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The six finalists will be invited to pitch at VivaTech, and the winner will be announced during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony, with additional benefits for top entrants.

For the Top 30: One VivaTech Startup Pass; for the six finalists: a free booth in the AfricaTech Village, invitation package including flight and four VivaTech passes, on-stage pitch opportunities, one-to-one meetings with VCs, and visibility across VivaTech; for the winner: pitch during the VivaTech Global Awards Ceremony and mentoring from jury members

The startup must have its main office located in Africa, must offer a solution or product addressing the African market, and must have raised more than USD 150K.

Visit the official AfricaTech Award page or the VivaTech application portal to participate