Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025

Africa Tech Summit Awards 2025

Celebrating Innovation Shaping Africa’s Tech Future

We are excited to present the inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards, a platform that celebrates the most innovative and impactful tech solutions driving Africa’s digital transformation. As Africa continues to lead in groundbreaking technological advancements, these awards shine a spotlight on the changemakers, businesses, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the continent’s tech ecosystem.

Our awards recognise excellence across a diverse range of sectors, from FinTech and HealthTech to Web3, Climate Tech, and beyond. Each category highlights the innovation, creativity, and resilience that drive Africa’s growth in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Whether you are disrupting industries, improving lives through technology, or scaling impactful solutions, these awards are designed to celebrate your achievements.

ATS AWARDS PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsoring the Africa Tech Summit Awards offers a unique opportunity to align your brand with the most innovative and impactful tech initiatives across the continent. Gain unparalleled visibility among top industry leaders, startups, investors, and entrepreneurs driving Africa’s tech future and demonstrate your commitment to supporting Africa’s digital transformation.  For more information on the opportunities available for brand exposure contact the team on the form below.

AFRICA TECH SUMMIT AWARDS INDEPENDENT JUDGES

ABI AJAYI

London Stock Exchange

Head of Primary Markets, Middle East & Africa

ANDREW MCHENRY

Mobile Monday South Africa

Co-Chair

MAXIME BAYEN

Catalyst Fund

Operating Partner

SARAH IDAHOSA

MANSA

Partnership Lead

ANDREATA MUFORO

TLcom Capital

Partner

OYIN SOLEBO

Techstars

Managing Director

JASIEL MARTIN-ODOOM

Accoin Venture Lab

Africa Fintech Investment Lead

YVONNE ONYEBUCHI

A+A Collective

Co-Founder

 

 

ROSE ATKINSON

The Earthshot Prize

Head of Portfolio

SCOTT ONDER

Mercy Corps

Chief Investment Officer

 

AGRI TECH
AWARD

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

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.

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.

Cross Border
CROSS BORDER PAYMENTS

Recognises a company revolutionizing 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.

Digital Commerce
DIGITAL COMMERCE

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.

EdTech
EDTECH
AWARD

Celebrates a technology transforming education in Africa. This award honours solutions making quality learning more accessible, engaging, and effective, empowering students and enhancing skills development across the continent.

Enterprise
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.

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.

FinTech
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.

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.

Web3
WEB3
AWARD

Honours groundbreaking advancements in the decentralized web. This award celebrates visionary projects, platforms, or companies driving the growth of Web3 technology, smart contracts, and decentralized applications creating new opportunities in Africa.

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.

YOUNG TECH
INNOVATOR AWARD

Honours a young visionary under 25 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  1. Who can enter the Africa Tech Summit Awards?
    The awards are open to all companies, organisations, and individuals operating in the African tech ecosystem. Whether you’re a startup, established company, or an individual innovator, if you’re driving technological change in Africa, you’re eligible to enter.
  2. How much does it cost to enter the awards?
    The admin fee for entry is $125 per submission. However, this admin fee is waived for companies under two years old who can request a discount code to enter for free. The Female Tech Innovator and Young Tech Innovator are free categories to nominate. To request your discount code, please contact US HERE
  3. How do I submit my entry?
    Entries are submitted through our online application portal. Simply select your category, fill out the required information, and upload any supporting documents. You can submit to more than one category, but each submission will require a separate entry.
  4. What are the key dates for the awards?
    The submission window opens is open now and closes on 13th December 2025. Finalists will be announced in January, and winners will be recognised at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi on 13th February 2025.
  5. Can I enter multiple categories?
    Yes, you can enter multiple categories as long as your submission fits the criteria for each one. Each category requires a separate submission and entry fee.
  6. What do I need to include in my entry?
    Each entry should include a brief description of your innovation, the impact it has had, and why it stands out. Supporting materials such as case studies, presentations, and videos can also be included to enhance your submission.
  7. How will entries be judged?
    All entries will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on innovation, impact, scalability, and relevance to the African market. Judges will be looking for creative solutions that address significant challenges and opportunities within Africa’s tech ecosystem.
  8. What do winners receive?
    Winners will receive two tickets to Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, a prestigious Africa Tech Summit Award, industry recognition, and media coverage. Additionally, winning companies will gain increased visibility, networking opportunities, and the potential to attract investors and partners.
  9. How do I qualify for the discount if my company is under two years old?
    If your company is less than two years old, you can qualify for a discount that waives the entry fee. Simply request a discount code by contacting US HERE and we will provide the code for you to use during your submission process.
  10. Where and when will the awards be announced?
    The awards will be announced during the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, 13th February 2025. Finalists will be notified beforehand, and winners will be celebrated at a special awards event.
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