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MEET ASEB 2024 WINNERS
30 Award Categories | 2089 Nominations Received |
44 Countries | 5 Finalist Per Category | 45 Winners
“Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and pioneers of Africa’s startup ecosystem!
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived. After months of nominations, rigorous evaluations, and heated deliberations, we are about to unveil the brightest stars in Africa’s entrepreneurial firmament.
From a staggering 2,089 nominations, spanning 44 countries across our beautiful continent, we have distilled the essence of innovation, resilience, and visionary leadership.
These aren’t just award winners we’re about to announce. They are the architects of Africa’s future, the catalysts of our economic renaissance, and the torchbearers lighting the path for the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
In 30 categories, representing every facet of our vibrant startup ecosystem, we honored 45 exceptional individuals and organizations. These are the ecosystem builders who turn dreams into startups, startups into industry leaders, and challenges into opportunities.
So, without further ado, let the drumroll begin!
Ladies & gentlemen, we present to you... the winners of the 2024 Africa Startup Ecosystem Builders Awards...
Startup Ecosystem Builder Champion of the Year
- Rym Jarou, Smart Africa (Tunisia)
- Ahmed Bastawy, ICEALEX (Egypt)
Entrepreneur Support Organisation of the Year
- Fetola (South Africa)
- YGAP (Kenya)
- These Hands (Botswana)
Incubator of the Year
- Kivu Entrepreneurs (DRC)
Accelerator of the Year
- La Plage Accelerator (Mauritius)
- Impact Hub Ghana (Ghana)
Startup Mentor of the Year
- Serge ABIHONA (Benin)
- Onyeka Akumah, Treepz (Nigeria)
Startup Coach of the Year
- Abd Razack Midingoyi, MARCK Consulting (Benin)
- Dr. Alphonsine Mukayisenga Dushimimana, University of Rwanda (Rwanda)
Youth Ecosystem Builder Champion of the Year
- Kekeli Yaw Dorkenoo, Keldork Global Innovations (Ghana)
- Kodjo Maligbe Ayedjenou, La Succession SARL (Togo)
Innovation Hub of the Year
- Ghana Innovation Hub (Ghana)
- Grit Lab Africa (South Africa)
Immigrant Ecosystem Builder Champion of the Year
- Tafadzwa Chiganga, Muzambiringa SL Limited (Sierra Leone/Zimbabwe)
- Auri Evokari (Finland/Namibia)
- Prof. Abejide Ade Ibijola, Grit Lab Africa (Nigeria/South Africa)
Entrepreneurship Education Champion of the Year
- Umgibe Farming & Training Institute (South Africa)
- DirectEd Development (Kenya)
Startup Service Provider Champion of the Year
- Bitter Kola (Cameroon)
Coworking Space of the Year
- UR-CAVM Agribusiness Incubator (Busogo) (Rwanda)
- Duapa Werkspace (Ghana)
Startup Research and Development Initiative of the Year
Ecosystem Development Partner of the Year
- GIZ (Ghana)
Startup Financing Initiative of the Year
- Future Africa (Nigeria)
Woman In STEAM of the Year
- Alida Ahouandjinou, Oyayi Cosmetics (Benin)
- Dr. Shikoh Gitau, Qhala (Kenya)
Ecosystem Internationalization Champion of the Year
- Tech Connect Africa (Ghana)
Technology Transfer & Commercialization Champion of the Year
- MEST Africa (Ghana)
- National Higher Polytechnic School of Douala (Cameroon)
Cross-Border Collaboration Initiative
- Discovering New Tech Destinations Across Africa (Nigeria)
- Open Startup (Tunisia)
Ecosystem Media & Content Creator of the Year
- TechCabal (Nigeria)
Investor Readiness and Matching Initiative of the Year
- CcHub (Nigeria)
Ecosystem Collaboration Champion of the Year
- Innovation Support Network (ISN) (Nigeria)
Government Initiative for Startups of the Year
- Eswatini Development Finance Corporation (FINCORP) (Eswatini)
Startup Event Initiative of the Year
- AfricArena (South Africa)
Diversity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- SheFound (Tanzania)
Angel Investor of the Year
- Sewu-Steve Tawia, Jaza Rift Ventures (Kenya)
Policy Initiative of the Year
- i4policy (Rwanda)
Ecosystem Funder of the Year
- Knife Capital (South Africa)
Corporate–Startup Collaboration Champion of the Year
- Indalo Inclusive (South Africa)