Opportunity Title: Orange Social Ventures Prize 2026: Win Funding for Your African Tech or Social Impact Startup

Now in its 16th edition, the Orange Social Ventures Prize is one of the most recognised startup competitions across Africa and the Middle East. The 2026 edition targets startups leveraging AI, big data, and cybersecurity to tackle challenges in agriculture, education, health, and the environment.

Sixteen editions. That consistency matters — this is not a one-time grant. It is a proven ecosystem entry point that has launched some of Africa's most impactful technology ventures.

What Winners Receive

More than a cash prize. Support includes access through Orange Digital Centres and strategic partnerships, mentorship, and investor connections. In practice: funding to accelerate development, mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, direct investor introductions, and global visibility through the Orange network across Africa and beyond.

Who Should Apply

African founders building technology products that solve real problems. If your startup uses AI to improve healthcare access, applies data analytics to agricultural challenges, builds cybersecurity tools for underserved communities, creates AI-powered edtech, or develops fintech for unbanked populations — you have a competitive application.

Several deadlines in the current cycle are closing within days — check immediately and submit early. 

How to Apply

Visit orange-ventures.com for the official 2026 portal and deadline.