Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2026 (€25,000 prize)

Deadline: May 28, 2026

Applications are open for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East 2026. 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 2026, 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
• OSVP winners receive financial support and coaching in Orange Digital Centers to develop their business internationally.

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.

Application

Each application will be assessed according to the rules of the national competitions and up to three winners will be selected in each country.

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For more information, visit Orange Social Venture Prize.