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Four innovative agriculture technology companies will pitch their game-changing solutions to 600 fresh produce farmers in Hawaii next month. The competition could transform how growers protect crops, extend food shelf life, and harvest with robots.
A Nigerian venture just won big at an international startup competition in Pakistan, proving homegrown innovation can compete anywhere in the world. Nature's Sleek took home a category win at SEE Pakistan 2026, spotlighting Nigeria's rising tech scene.
WE Technology Schools just won Egypt's top teen entrepreneurship competition for the second year running, with students creating apps that solve real community problems. Their winning idea connects homeowners with skilled technicians through transparent pricing.
Young African innovators solving cross-border trade challenges now have a continental stage to shine. The AfCFTA Digital Innovation Challenge offers funding, mentorship, and investor access to entrepreneurs aged 18-35 with working digital solutions.
Tech entrepreneurs across West Africa now have a shot at winning up to $30,000 in cash, plus mentorship and investor connections through a regional startup competition. The ECOWAS Startup Awards opens doors for businesses in education, health, agriculture, finance, clean energy, and travel technology.
African tech entrepreneurs can now compete for global recognition in Lisbon as KPMG opens applications for its 2026 Tech Innovator competition. Startups from 13 countries across the continent have until August 2 to enter.
Middle and high schoolers turned strangers into business partners and blank ideas into pitch-ready startups in just hours. A winning app now helps people with food allergies find safe places to eat.
Young innovators tackled gaming addiction and sports tech at Egypt's EGYPES 2026 ceremony, turning classroom ideas into real-world solutions. Shell Egypt and the Ministry of Petroleum celebrated students who are solving problems affecting their generation.
Thousands of innovators across 17 African and Middle Eastern countries now have a chance to win funding and mentorship through Orange's flagship competition. The 16th annual Orange Ventures Prize opens applications until May 10, seeking startups using AI, big data, and cybersecurity to solve real community challenges.
Eleven African tech startups are competing today in Lagos for a shot at $1 million in investment funding and a place at the global finals. The finalists span fintech, healthtech, and AI solutions tackling Africa's most pressing challenges.
African agricultural technology startups can now apply for a global competition offering $65,000 in prizes to solutions tackling food security and sustainability. The challenge spotlights innovations that could transform how the continent grows and distributes food.
African startups will compete for $1 million in investment and a trip to Silicon Valley at Tech Unite Africa 5.0 in Lagos on March 26, 2026. The event combines pitch competitions, awards, and celebration into one powerful day connecting African innovation with global capital.