Applications are currently being accepted for the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (OSVP) for Young Entrepreneurs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East for Young Entrepreneurs
OSVP is more than a competition. It brings together young companies, institutions, and partners around a shared goal: supporting promising start-ups as they accelerate and grow their business.
Benefits of Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East for Young Entrepreneurs
- €25,000 for the overall winner
- €15,000 for second place
- 1€10,000 for third place
- €20,000 for Women’s Prize
Beyond the financial awards, winners get support through our Orange Digital Centers, along with partnerships to help accelerate their growth, open up new market opportunities, and access funding and key expertise.
- Comprehensive support : Personalized mentoring, plus technical and entrepreneurial training in Orange Digital Centers
- Access to markets : Partnerships with Orange, and new business, financing, and networking opportunities.
- International visibility : Visibility across the region and beyond, especially for women innovating in tech.
Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East for Young Entrepreneurs Requirements
- Open to young entrepreneurs, founders, or co-founders of startups that have been operating for less than five years, in one of the 17 participating countries across Africa and the Middle East where Orange is present.
- Applicants need to present an innovative solution that addresses a real need in their community, using digital technologies.
- They also strongly encourage women founders and co-founders to apply. They’re eligible for the International Women’s Prize.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
10 October, 2026
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