Recognising ideas, impact and 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.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Finalists 2026
Meet our ATS Awards finalists
Agri tech award
AI award
Climate tech award
Cross-border payments award
Decentralised innovation award
Digital commerce award
Enterprise award
Femtech award
Fintech award
Health tech award
Female tech innovator award
Young tech innovator award
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.
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The Africa Tech Summit Awards are independently judged by a panel of external industry experts to ensure transparency, credibility, and recognition of genuine innovation and impact across Africa’s tech ecosystem.
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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.
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.
To register your interest for the ATS Awards 2026, please contact US HERE. When we open for entries, they will be submitted through our online application portal. Simply select your category in the portal, 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.
The submission window for ATS Awards 2026 will close in December 2025. Finalists will be announced in January 2026, and winners will be recognised at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi in February 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Winners will receive two tickets to Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, a physical 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.
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.
The 2026 awards will be announced during Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, 12th February 2026. Finalists will be notified beforehand, and winners will be celebrated at a special awards event.