Orange Social Venture Prize 2016

Orange launches the 6th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize, where 4 winners will receive EUR 55,000, provided that they are no less than 21 years old, with startups operating for less than 3 years.

Audience

Anyone is eligible, also Entrepreneurs over the age of 21 and start-ups operating for less than three years can qualify for the Prize as long as they meet the requirements. Conditions to apply include, employing information and communication technologies (ICT) in an innovative way, in healthcare, education, banking services and agriculture sectors, to deploy a positive influence on the society and the environment in Africa and the Middle East. There are no citizenship requirements.

Objectives

• Encouraging innovation and the use of ICT for development

  • The projects must be implemented in one of the 19 countries in which Orange operates in Africa and the Middle East.

• Supporting social entrepreneurship to accelerate development in the Africa and the Middle East

Cost

The candidates have to submit their applications form through the Orange Social Venture Prize section before September 21st, 09:00 pm (GMT)