Recognising Ideas, Impact & Growth Across Africa’s Tech Ecosystem

The second edition of the Africa Tech Summit Awards 2026 will take place at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, Feb 12th 2026, recognising the people and companies building across Africa’s tech scene.

From FinTech and HealthTech to Web3, Climate Tech, and more, the awards highlight the creativity, resilience, and innovation driving growth across the continent.

If you’re breaking barriers, improving lives through technology, or scaling solutions that make a difference, this is your chance to be recognised.

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Agri tech award

Recognises an innovative technology or platform revolutionising agriculture in Africa. This award celebrates solutions improving productivity, sustainability, and food security, empowering farmers and transforming agricultural practices

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AI award

Celebrates an impactful project or organisation using AI to solve complex challenges in Africa. This award recognises innovative applications of AI that drive change, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities across sectors.

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Climate tech award

Recognises a visionary solution addressing climate change in Africa. This award celebrates technologies promoting sustainability, reducing environmental impact, and contributing to a greener, more resilient future for the continent.

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Cross-border payments award

Recognises a company revolutionising cross-border transactions in Africa. This award celebrates excellence in foreign exchange, payments, and international business, making global transactions faster, easier, and more cost-effective.

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Decentralised innovation award

This award recognises groundbreaking advancements in decentralised technologies that are shaping Africa’s digital landscape. From DeFi platforms and NFT ecosystems to blockchain-based supply chains and governance tools, this award highlights projects driving growth, inclusion, and opportunity through Web3 innovation.

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Digital commerce award

Honours a platform or provider transforming digital commerce in Africa. This award celebrates solutions enhancing B2B, B2C, or B2B2C transactions, including innovations in payments, logistics, and KYC, driving growth across the continent.

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Enterprise award

Recognises a leading organisation leveraging technology to drive business success in Africa. This award honours companies implementing innovative solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving enterprise-level growth and impact.

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Femtech award

Honours an innovative solution dedicated to improving women’s health in Africa. This award recognises products or platforms empowering women through healthcare, reproductive services, and well-being, driving gender equality across the continent.

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Fintech award

Honours a standout financial technology product or service that has transformed how people and businesses manage finances in Africa. This award celebrates innovation, inclusion, and the impact of a solution driving financial empowerment across the continent.

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Health tech award

Honours a cutting-edge solution advancing healthcare in Africa. This award recognises innovations improving access to care, enhancing patient outcomes, and addressing multiple critical health challenges that are faced by so many across the continent.

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Female tech innovator award

Celebrates a trailblazing woman making a remarkable impact in Africa’s tech industry. This award recognises her leadership, innovation, and contributions, inspiring future generations of women in tech across the continent.

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Young tech innovator award

Honours a young visionary under 30 who is making a significant impact in Africa’s tech landscape. This award celebrates creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership in developing innovative solutions for Africa’s future.