16 WINNERS

The Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG), in exclusive partnership with the Federal Government of Ethiopia and with the support of key organizations such as the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and Ministry of Skills and Labour, orchestrated a remarkable event – the GSA Africa Summit in the heart of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

A pinnacle moment during this summit was the prestigious Awards Dinner, graciously hosted by the Ethiopian Mayor's office at the picturesque Friendship Park. It was at this spectacular event that 16 exceptional Regional Finalists were celebrated and crowned as GSA African Winners.

The GSA Africa Summit served as a unique convergence point for startups from 24 African countries. In attendance were distinguished ambassadors, international investors, corporate representatives, and government officials. This collective gathering resonated as a testament to the significance and potential of the African startup ecosystem.

That’s a wrap!

AGRI TECH

Moome from Tunisia 🇹🇳 , aims to make smallholders dairy farmers more profitable, traceable and sustainable by bridging data gaps in dairy ecosystems to enhance daily operations with a unique dataset. Manage your cows with one click from your smartphone.

HEALTH TECH

Emergency Response Africa from Nigeria 🇳🇬, is a healthcare technology company that is transforming the way medical emergencies are managed in Africa, beginning in Nigeria. With the largest network of First Responders, emergency vehicles like ambulances, and verified Emergency-Ready hospitals across Nigeria, we connect emergency victims to the help they need 24/7. Our vision is an Africa where everyone can receive emergency medical care in 10 minutes or less.

ed TECH

Dataleum Ltd from Nigeria 🇳🇬, is a Tech training and consulting firm that nurtures and deploys Talents within the Global Ecosystem.

Green TECH

Coffee Resurrect from Ethiopia 🇪🇹, is the first Biotech company in Africa to create 100% Natural Personal care, Nautracutical and Food ingredients from coffee waste known as spent coffee grounds sustainably.

COMMERCE TECH

Zofi Cash from Uganda 🇺🇬, is revolutionizing the way salaried individuals access their wages. The traditional 30-day pay cycle can leave people without funds in times of unexpected expenses and emergencies.

Mobility & logistics

BasiGo from Kenya 🇰🇪, is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel.

VC OF THE YEAR

Mo Angels from Mauritius 🇲🇺, is the first Syndicated Angel Investment Group in Mauritius. Built to fund early-stage.

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Momint from South Africa 🇿🇦, is the digital wallet of the future harnessing the power of blockchain technology to revolutionise the next generation of assets.

eCOSYSTEM HERO

Hani W. Naguib from Egypt 🇪🇬, is committed to mentoring, guiding, and equipping aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the essential tools, knowledge, and mindset required to navigate the complexities of starting and scaling a business. He has contributed more than 10,000 hours of volunteered mentoring hours to early-stage startups, since 2012. 

 

Diversity role model

Developers in Vouge from Ghana 🇬🇭, aims at creating an amazing community of African women who are passionate about using tech to revolutionize Africa and beyond.

BEST ACCELERATOR/INCUBATOR

AUC Venture Labs from Egypt 🇪🇬, a university-based accelerator supporting innovative and scalable startups.

BEST CO-WORKING SPACE

Tech Buzz Hub from Uganda 🇺🇬, a hub dedicated to creating inclusive work spaces with a mission to help young entrepreneurs fulfill their enterprise dreams and vision through coworking spaces and providing facilities and infrastructure.

FOUNDER OF THE YEAR

Hadeer Shalaby from Freeziana from Egypt 🇪🇬, an Ecommerce website focused on handmade products and craft supplies aims to empower women as well as marginalized handcrafts makers to generate their own income by selling their local and handmade products through website

BEST NEWCOMER

Awabah from Nigeria 🇳🇬, is an all-in-one Platform for Gig-workers' Financial Wellness helping millions of people get access to micropension, accident cover, health insurance and life assurance at just one cost.

STARTUP OF THE YEAR

Hiryo from Egypt 🇪🇬, is a womens safety & anti-harassment app that utilizes high-end tech like AI to support women, help them feel safer & fight gender-based violence. We help women turn their loved ones into a private security team, report incidents, and get psychological & legal support.

GIIG future shaper

Zuri Health from Kenya 🇰🇪, a virtual hospital platform providing affordable and accessible healthcare services to patients across Sub-saharan Africa via a mobile app, website, Whatsapp bot and SMS service.

The winners of the Global Startup Awards Africa earn the prestigious opportunity to participate in the global-level competition hosted in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this international arena, they will go head-to-head with the foremost innovators from all corners of the globe.

 

the venue

Friendship Park, nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, is an exquisite venue that served as the ideal backdrop for the GSA Africa Summit. This park is a splendid fusion of natural beauty and urban sophistication.

A memorable and fitting venue for this prestigious event.

  • “Global Startup Award is important for us [UNICEF] because, it drives local innovation.

    Adebeyo Adekola, Global Head of Innovation Portfolios and Governance - UNICEF

  • “[GSA Africa Summit] brings the community together and exposes what African startups are doing to a global audience.”

    Ajibola Odukoya, COO - AfriLabs (Nigeria)

  • “It’s [GSA Africa] not just about individual startups; it's about the broader narrative of innovation across the continent. It's an exciting, meaningful, and global experience.”

    Sean Branagan, Director, Centre for Digital Media Entrepreneurship – S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University (USA)

  • “ These events [GSA Africa Summit] are vital for fostering collaboration and business growth across borders in Africa.”

    Ahren Posthumus, Founder - Momint (South Africa)

  • “It's [GSA Africa Summit] a chance to meet potential partners, public and private, and investors to advance your journey. ”

    Folake Owodunni, Co-founder - Emergency Response Africa (Nigeria)

  • “ Participating in the GSA Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

    Lunga Momoza, Co-founder - Basket Ecommerce (South Africa)

  • “ GSA Africa is a platform where entrepreneurs from all over the world can gather and share their visions. It's about people coming together and collaborating across borders. "

    Jonathan Lee, Founder - Team Durango (South Korea)

  • “ GSA Africa Summit highlighted that the solutions developed in Africa have the potential to impact the world. Addressing fintech challenges in Africa benefits the global fintech landscape, and that's a win for all of us. ”

    Kori Hale, CEO - CultureBanx and Forbes (USA)