The International Finance Corporation and Viva Technology have listed two Nigerian startups, Primed E-health and Koolboks among 45 African startups driving innovations on the continent.
The organisers of the awards say the finalists were selected from a pool of over 300 applications topped by startups from Nigeria.
IFC’s Managing Director Makhtar Diop, says the number and quality of applications received is a testament to Africa’s vibrant tech scene, which has proven to be resilient even in the face of the many challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Viva Technology Co-Presidents Maurice Lévy and Pierre Louette, and Managing Director Julie Ranty, say Africa is a breeding ground for talent and new ideas, and we are delighted to see so many innovative entrepreneurs participating in this first edition of the AfricaTech Awards.