Deadline: May 26, 2024
Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2024. An undeniable catalyst for progress, technological innovation can only reach its full potential if it is supported by a solid, viable business proposition that meets current and future social and environmental needs.
As well as encouraging innovation, Orange also rewards the positive entrepreneurial spirit of dynamic start-ups within the framework of its Social Venture Prize. Since 2011 this International Grand Prix competition has welcomed start-ups from 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It identifies, rewards, and supports business propositions that make a positive social and environmental impact.
To encourage sustainable, responsible, and inclusive development, the International Women’s Prize was introduced in 2020, promoting business ventures led by women entrepreneurs.
Awards
International Grand Prix
- 1st prize: €25,000
- 2nd prize: €15,000
- 3rd prize: €10,000
International Women’s Prize
- Winner: €20,000
The 10 finalists within the OSVP International Grand Prix and the winner of the International Women’s Prize will also receive 6 to 9 months of business development support.
Eligibility
Candidates must:
- Be 21 years and over
- Present a social entrepreneurship project based on NICT (New Information and Communication Technologies)
- The candidates must present a project that involves at least one of the 17 countries: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Central African Republic, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Tunisia.
Application
Before you register, you’ll first need to create an account and provide:
- Your first name/last name
- Your address
- Your email address
- Your company’s email address
- Your phone number (optional).
You’ll receive a password by email which you can later change in your account. Once you’ve created your account, you will no longer be able to change your name, surname, or email address.
For more information, visit Orange Social Venture Prize.
