Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2026

The Orange Social Venture Prize identifies, rewards, and supports entrepreneurial projects that use technology to address social and environmental challenges in Africa and the Middle East. It offers cash prizes and mentorship, with a focus on AI, data, and cybersecurity applications. Winners gain access to Orange Digital Centers and networks to help accelerate growth and attract funding.

Prize money for top winners (€25,000 for the overall winner, €15,000 for second, €10,000 for third, €20,000 for Women’s Prize) plus comprehensive support through Orange Digital Centers, mentoring, training, market access, and international visibility.

Open to young entrepreneurs, founders, or co-founders of startups that have been operating for less than five years in one of the 17 participating countries across Africa and the Middle East where Orange is present.

Access the apply portal to submit your startup details.