GLOBAL STARTUP

AWARDS AFRICA

AFRICA IS NOW A PART OF THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT STARTUP ECOSYSTEM AWARDS PLATFORM IN THE WORLD.

The Global Startup Awards (GSA) Africa has expanded its footprint in 2021. Africa’s fastest-growing innovation community invites all innovation leaders to access new markets, funding and a global network of leaders.

REGIONAL WINNERS

GO to our Regional Pages for detailed overview of the Regional Winners

CALLING ALL AFRICAN STARTUPS, INNOVATORS AND ECOSYSTEM PLAYERS

Engage in cross-border collaboration and access global networks and funding opportunities.

The Global Startup Awards bring together high impact startups and investors from over 100 countries across the globe. The network offers participants the opportunity to meet prospective mentors, partners, clients, and gain access to the latest industry trends.

The competition process also brings together local ambassadors, country partners, national jury members, international jury members as well as key advisors to discover winners in all aspects of the startup ecosystem.

The African Startup Awards connects the best of African tech startups across the continent to a global network of leading investors and innovation ecosystems. The African Startup Awards will offer startups access to:

  • New Markets

  • Funding Opportunities

  • A Global Network Of Leaders

  • Exposure On A Global Stage

THE AFRICAN REGIONS

Southern Africa Startup Awards

Northern Africa Startup Awards

Eastern Africa Startup Awards

Western Africa Startup Awards

Central Africa Startup Awards

Powered by GIIG, the exclusive rights holder for GSA Africa

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) exists to Find, Fund and grow innovation in Africa. GIIG is the exclusive rights holder to the Global Startup Awards Africa, serving as a scouting vehicle to discover entrepreneurs across all sectors in Africa.

The GIIG Africa Fund is a unique profit and purpose fund that invests in world-changing technologies. The GIIG Africa Foundation pairs African innovators with the right skills & strategies and connects them to global partners for scale.

Supported by Loudhailer, implementation partner to the Global Startup Awards Africa.

Loudhailer raises visibility and builds partnerships to grow next gen innovations.