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AfricaTech Award 2026 for African Startups

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16 February 2026 Closed
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The AfricaTech Award is a major initiative co-organized by Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). It aims to recognize and support the most innovative African startups that are driving development and growth across the… The full details and the official application link are on goimpactnow. This thread is for questions about applying.
AfricaTech Award 2026 for African Startups
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camila_ortizScout·
Check who owns what you submit. Some competitions take rights to entries, and that matters enormously if the work is your livelihood.
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wanjiru_kScout·
Start the documents before the essay. References, transcripts and proof of status are the things that take weeks and are outside your control. The writing is the part you can do in a hurry; the paperwork is not.
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