Call for entries: AppsAfrica Innovation Awards

The annual awards are organised by AppsAfrica, a pan-African technology news portal and advisory service dedicated to delivering the latest insights on mobile, tech and innovation in Africa. 

The awards celebrate technology and mobile applications from across Africa, showcasing the continents best innovations across 12 categories. 

The finalists and winners receive industry recognition, potentially leading to funding, business partnerships, mentorship and global publicity. The shortlisted participants will be invited to network with tech leaders, corporates, startups and investors at Africa Tech Summit Kigali 2021 in Rwanda. 

Companies and startups in the media and entertainment industry should submit in the Media & Entertainment Award category by filling the application form here before completing the application process here. 

"Startup entries are free. Please contact us for a discount code. Corporate entries cost $50 per category entered," AppsAfrica says.

Eligibility

• Applicants can be startups or incorporated companies.
• Applications will be accepted from companies that have launched a product or service in at least one African market.
• The service should have been launched at the time of judging.
• The product or service must address specific African needs as detailed within the specific category.
• The applicant's innovation can be any product or service utilising any technology.
• Applicants must have launched the entry in at least one African market to date.
• Applications must be specific and relevant to the category entered
• The applications are judged by an independent panel of judges whose decisions are final. 

Important dates 

• Application deadline – 20 October 2020.
• Shortlist announced – 1 November 2020.
• Winners announced – 26 November 2020.

Below are all the categories:

• Media & Entertainment Award
• Disruptive Innovation Award
• Health Tech Award
• Best African App Award
• Blockchain Award
• Cyber Security Award
• Agri & FoodTech Award
• Education Award
• Fintech Award
• Social Impact Award
• eCommerce Award
• Mobility Award.

View the original call here.