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Call for entries: AppsAfrica Innovation Awards

28 juil 2020 - 18:36

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African companies and startups in the media and entertainment space are encouraged to participate in the sixth edition of the AppsAfrica Innovation Awards.

The awards celebrate technology and mobile applications from across Africa. In the photo: The founder and executive director of Ugandan tech company Fezah, Elijah Kitaka.

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.

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