Since its creation in 2011, the Orange Prize for Social Venture Prize in Africa and Middle East (OSVP) has established itself as a major initiative to encourage and support innovative start-ups that address current and future social and environmental needs. The competition recognises and rewards solid and viable project proposals capable of catalysing real change in society.
Encouraging innovation and a positive entrepreneurial spirit
The OSVP not only promotes technological innovation, it also celebrates the positive entrepreneurial spirit of dynamic start-ups. This international competition welcomes start-ups from 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It aims to identify, reward and support projects with a positive social and environmental impact.
Key stages
National phase (February to August):
- Application period for Start-ups (February to end of May)
- Evaluation of projects by employee volunteers
- Application via the #OrangeEngageforChange platform (May to August)
- Designation of the national winners by the National Jury made up of Orange experts and personalities from the local ecosystem (End of August)
International phase (September to end October)
- Evaluation and selection of finalists for the international prize by volunteer evaluators Orange (Corporate)
- International Prize Grand Jury made up of influential figures from the tech world in Africa and the Middle East to select the international winners.
- International awards ceremony (end of October)
OSVP Awards
International Grand Prix :
• 1st prize: €25,000
• 2nd prize: €15,000
• 3rd prize: €10,000
The 10 finalists in the OSVP International Grand Prix and the winner of the International Women's Prize also benefit from business development support.
International Women's Prize : For sustainable, responsible and inclusive development
Women's entrepreneurship is a powerful lever for economic development in every country in the world, and a major factor in the fight against gender inequality.
This prize recognises economic initiatives led by women entrepreneurs. The International Women's Prize offers a €20,000 prize, as well as business and technical support. Winner: €20,000
A lasting impact for a bright future
The OSVP represents an exceptional opportunity for start-ups to develop and amplify their positive impact on society. By recognising and supporting innovative initiatives, this award actively contributes to building a more sustainable and equitable future.
We invite you to discover and support the inspiring OSVP projects, because together we can turn ideas into concrete action for a better world.
And the winners of OSVP 2023 are...