REGIONAL WINNERS 2024

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Produces biofuels and e-fuels from seaweed and hydrogen, aiming to decarbonize the transport sector

BEST NEWCOMER

ZAMBIA

Agritech startup using Smart Soil Sensors for real-time soil analysis to optimize farming practices in Zambia

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

ANGOLA

Founder of Mirantes Technology, developing digital solutions for career and human capital management in Africa

ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR

NAMIBIA

Co-founder of Basecamp Business Incubator and investment professional with a background in venture capital and startup development

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Johannesburg-based venture capital firm investing in seed-stage tech businesses by underrepresented African founders

BEST COWORKING SPACE

SOUTH AFRICA

Property development and management company creating community-connected hotels, apartments, and workspaces globally

ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM

SOUTH AFRICA

Supports and invests in Africa's Ocean Impact Ecosystem, accelerating ocean-based solutions and offering high-tech entrepreneurship support

WOMEN IN TECH

SOUTH AFRICA

Founder of Abaguquli4IR, providing digital and technology skills for the Fourth Industrial Revolution

GREENTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Innovates in clean energy with Turquoise Hydrogen, combining natural gas and carbon sequestration technology

HEALTHTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Develops diagnostics for managing human health, notably detecting microclots related to poor vascular health and long COVID

BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS

SOUTH AFRICA

Tech platform bridging formal and informal markets, providing commuter services via WhatsApp

BEST AGRITECH

BOTSWANA

AI research company specializing in agricultural innovation through deep learning and remote sensing technologies

FINTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Builds super-apps dominating digital commerce by integrating offline and online activities for consumer tech, payments, and shopping

YOUTH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SOUTH AFRICA

Ed-tech initiative enhancing literacy among South African children through an AI-driven WhatsApp chatbot, offering interactive learning tools

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

TANZANIA

Afya ya mnyama digital offers digital livestock and fish health monitoring in Tanzania

BEST NEWCOMER

RWANDA

PayWS democratizes local currency exchange across Africa, facilitating easy and safe currency conversion

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

ETHIOPIA

CEO of Leading Edge Trading PLC, Bethelhem Dejene is recognized for her environmental sustainability efforts

ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR

ETHIOPIA

Founder of Empowering Next Generation, empowering youth and women in nation-building through health, peacebuilding, and career development.

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

MAURITIUS

Mauritius' first non-profit Angel Investment Group, nurturing regional entrepreneurial ecosystems

BEST COWORKING SPACE

ETHIOPIA

NUNA Ethiopia supports freelancers, startups, and established companies with co-working spaces, resources, and events

ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM

ETHIOPIA

A2SV is a non-profit tech academy and incubator connecting top African university students with global tech companies

WOMEN IN TECH

KENYA

Representing Gwiji for Women, Elizabeth Mwangi empowers marginalized women with gig work opportunities

GREENTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

KENYA

Octavia Carbon deploys geothermal-integrated DAC machines in Kenya to combat climate change

HEALTHTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

TANZANIA

Africa Healthtech revolutionizes healthcare access with AI-driven services and telemedicine

BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS

ETHIOPIA

Garri Logistics digitizes freight transport and fleet management in Ethiopia and East Africa

BEST AGRITECH

KENYA

Rethread Africa develops biomaterials to replace polyester, reducing textile waste in landfills

FINTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

SUDAN

Bleu improves financial inclusion in Africa with biometric authentication and cross-border remittances

YOUTH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

UGANDA

Medref uses AI and digital tools to improve healthcare and vaccination tracking in sub-Saharan Africa

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Digital booking platform for passengers and management system for operators, supporting eco-friendly buses

BEST NEWCOMER

NIGERIA

Uses advanced algorithms to streamline the renewable energy market by connecting companies with a curated pool of pre-vetted and skilled technicians close to the project location

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Representing Alajo App, Olajumoke Oduwole is a tech founder and digital transformation expert focusing on digital trade opportunities and software development

ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR

GHANA

Representing TECHAiDE, Emmanuel Tetteh Apeku excels in business development, sales consulting, and securing significant funding through innovative proposals

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Provide transformative investments to visionary entrepreneurs who are building niche vertical market solutions designed to help micro to small businesses grow

BEST COWORKING SPACE

GHANA

Provides diverse affordable workspace options with essential amenities and offers training programs to upskill entrepreneurs with trade or digital skills

ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM

GAMBIA

Empowers young innovators in The Gambia through technology and entrepreneurship programs

WOMEN IN TECH

NIGERIA

Executive Director of AfriLabs, supporting innovation hubs and high-potential entrepreneurs in Africa

GREENTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Transforms e-waste into renewable energy solutions, addressing energy poverty and environmental degradation

HEALTHTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

On-demand platform, simplifying health access by connecting people to medication and services using technology

BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS

IVORY COAST

Specializes in electric charging and clean energy, promoting renewable energy and green mobility

BEST AGRITECH

NIGERIA

Connects informal processors and retailers to their inventory needs directly from smallholder farmers using mobile technology, while leveraging AI to build credit scores for smallholder farmers based on their transaction history

FINTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Agency Banking Platform providing services to rural communities in Nigeria

YOUTH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

NIGERIA

Develops sustainable drone production and automation solutions

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

Jadeed Climate Tech manufactures technologies to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions

BEST NEWCOMER

EGYPT

Neqabty digitizes services and payments for professional associations and labor unions

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

MOROCCO

Tamsir Ousmane Traore is an entrepreneur focused on logistics and marketplace solutions in Africa, and founder of Logidoo

ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

Dr. Nabil Shalaby is an entrepreneurship expert, author, and founder of the Arab Entrepreneur House

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

EdVentures invests in education, culture, and innovative learning solutions in the Arab world

BEST COWORKING SPACE

EGYPT

Sector B5 is an open lab for electronics development and prototyping, facilitating the hardware innovation process

ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM

EGYPT

Athar Accelerator strengthens startup ecosystems in Upper Egypt, supporting over 250 early-stage startups

WOMEN IN TECH

TUNISIA

Representing Deaf Square, Sonia Nasfi is a coach and trainer dedicated to helping people, particularly in the Deaf community, learn and upskill

GREENTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

NoorNation develops solar-powered solutions for clean energy and safe water in off-grid areas of Africa

HEALTHTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

PharmacyMart connects pharmacies and medical suppliers through a managed B2B marketplace

BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS

EGYPT

Jadeed Climate Tech manufactures technologies to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions

BEST AGRITECH

EGYPT

AgriCash offers interest-free financing and crop insurance services to small farmers through its Agri-FinTech app

FINTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

MOROCCO

Chari is a B2B digital bank with e-commerce, serving traditional stores in French-speaking African countries

YOUTH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

EGYPT

UltraTeb is a fintech B2B platform connecting medical vendors with healthcare providers, offering transparent pricing and financing options

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

Provides on-demand electricity in the DRC with portable battery packs made from recycled materials, offering sustainable and affordable energy access

BEST NEWCOMER

CAMEROON

Optimises the informal food sector through digital approaches to support community food supply and improve street vendors' incomes

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

GABON

Co-founder of Yubile Technologie with a background in IT and business, Holden Rayleigh provides free digital training to Gabon's youth and teaching at a national institute

ECOSYSTEM HERO OF THE YEAR

GABON

Representing SING SA, Yannick is the CEO of Gabon's first fully digital accelerator, supporting over 170 startups and mobilising significant seed funding across various sectors

BEST COWORKING SPACE

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

A catalyst for startups offering an innovative, collaborative, and diverse environment to develop talent and products

ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR PROGRAM

CHAD

Provides startups with digital and physical support through tailored workshops, expert sessions, and networking opportunities from ideation to scaling

WOMEN IN TECH

CAMEROON

Frida is a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Data Girl Technologies, empowering women in tech and providing training and job placements for female tech talents

GREENTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

Focuses on environmental protection and urban waste management, recycling industrial waste, and creating jobs in local communities

HEALTHTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

CHAD

Revolutionizes healthcare in Chad with solar-powered telemedicine kiosks for remote consultations and diagnostics

BEST MOBILITY & LOGISTICS

GABON

Ensures on-time delivery with real-time truck tracking, adapted cargo insurance, and breakdown intervention services

BEST AGRITECH

CONGO (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC)

KivuGreen provides a digital solution for the agriculture sector by connecting small farmers to markets and offering access to sector information through a web-mobile and SMS-USSD platform

FINTECH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

CAMEROON

Facilitates secure business payments, trackable via an intuitive portal, supporting mobile money, bank, and credit card transactions

YOUTH STARTUP OF THE YEAR

CAMEROON

Leverages VR and AI tech to enable access to quality education for internally displaced students in conflict-affected regions, allowing them to take remote courses from the safety of their homes