GSA AFRICA 2025

Do you have an SDG-aligned solution?

The categories are tailored to individuals, ecosystem enablers, and startups, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union Agenda 2063.

Early application for 2025

Stay ahead of the curve, complete the form and we will contact you with details about the new GSA Africa season and answer any queries before launching to ensure a smooth application process. Our team are eagerly waiting to hear from you!

GSA Africa powered by exclusive rights holder Global Innovation Initiative Group (GIIG) is the first and only continent-wide sustainable development goal aligned tech innovation competition scouting all 5 African regions, 55 countries.

GSA Africa provides visibility, accelerated access to networks and investment opportunities to stimulate cross-border collaboration giving access to new markets to the top next-gen tech solutions that seek to solve and respond to critical global challenges.

Globally GSA has successfully unearthed 15 unicorns! Be a part of a movement to find, fund & grow globally relevant innovation in Africa

Testimonials

  • “Biobuu sees GIIG/GSA Africa as a great platform for companies that have proven their business model in their home country or region to be showcased and introduced into a wider audience of both clients and potential investors across the continent."

    Kigen Compton, Co-founder & CEO - Biobuu

  • “GSA Africa is a key partner for Envisionit deep AI as our goal is of course to benefit as many patients as possible on the African continent. "

    Jaishree Naidoo, Co-founder & CEO - EnvisionIt Deep AI

  • “Platforms such as GSA help elevate incredible innovations within underserved markets and founders that would traditionally be overlooked. Honored to be recognized and partnering with them.”

    Kidus Asfaw , Co-founder & CEO - Kubik

  • “We look forward to collaborating in the years to come, and shaping the future of plastic pollution reduction together, for the benefit of our world, our communities and our oceans."

    Jeffrey Barbee, Co-founder & CEO - Scarabtech

  • “GSA Africa gives us [startups] a chance to showcase, validate, and pitch to potential investors, helping us grow our businesses and share our stories across the continent ”

    Moses Nderitu, Managing Director & CRO - BasiGO

  • "Global Startup Awards are important to us because women are hugely underrepresented in the startup space, and we love how the Global Startup Awards Africa have really made an effort to connect women, to include women in their winners as a special category."

    Catherine Williams, Co-founder & COO - NOOSi Health

  • "GSA AFRICA EVENTS are vital for fostering collaboration and business growth across borders in Africa.​"

    Ahren Posthumus, Founder - MoMint

  • "It's a lifetime experience! It's [GSA Africa] is an incredible opportunity to share our story on a global stage, connect with like-minded individuals, and receive support to further our mission in South Africa.”

    Lunga Hamilton Momoza, Co-Founder - Basket Ecommerce