The Smart Africa Challenge is a pan-African initiative driven by impact investors, development partners, and ecosystem leaders. We exist to discover, support, and fund Africa’s most promising innovators tackling pressing challenges across key sectors.
To create a thriving African innovation ecosystem where homegrown ideas evolve into scalable solutions that transform lives, contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and inspire global change from Africa.
To empower innovators with funding, mentorship, and partnerships while building inclusive platforms that accelerate solutions in agriculture, health, climate, education, and digital transformation across Africa.
Africa faces fragmented challenges that require bold, local solutions. The Smart Africa Challenge bridges the gap by connecting innovators with resources, investors, and visibility—helping ideas grow into impactful, scalable ventures.
We are 100% grant funded. This work is only possible thanks to generous partnership with our recent supporters.
