The Award
For four years, the AfricaTech Award has recognized and supported African startups striving to transform the business landscape across the continent.
This year, we are inviting African startups from all industries to participate in the award.
Apply now and join us for the 10th edition of VivaTech, taking place from 17–20 June 2026 in Paris.
Our Objective
Eligibility Criteria
Headquartered in Africa: The startup must have its main office located in Africa.
Operating in Africa: The startup must offer a solution or product that addresses the African market.
Funding: The startup must have raised more than USD 150K.
Selection Criteria
Innovation
Relevance and innovation level of the tech solution compared to existing alternatives (size, problem solved, technology used, protection of the innovation, etc.)
Impact
Scalability
Market sizing and scalability potential of the startup, track record of scaling (target addressable market, geographic ambition on the continent, clients targeted, etc.)
Team Profile
Quality and size of the team (expertise, entrepreneurship background, academic background, number of employees, etc.)
Business Model
Demonstrated ability to monetize the business model and achieve sustainable operations, supported by clear traction and proven product-market fit (startup maturity, commercial traction, number of clients, annual global revenue growth, etc.).
Rewards
Timeline
Knowledge Partner
2025 Winner
Salma Tammam
Founder and CEO of Reme-D
Reme-D is an Egyptian healthtech startup developing affordable, rapid diagnostic kits tailored for underserved communities in the Middle East and Africa. Reme-D’s innovations leverage biotechnology and nanotechnology to bridge diagnostic gaps in resource-limited settings.
2025 Category Winners
Jon Kornik
Co-Founder & CEO, Plentify
GreenTech Category
David Adeleke
Co-Founder, Zeeh Africa
E-commerce & FinTech Category
Salma Tammam
Founder and CEO, Reme-D
HealthTech Category