AI Fuzé Challenge 2026

Hybrid challenge (online and on premises)

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#AfricaForward2026 : 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 ? 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

We’re thrilled to launch the AI Fuzé Challenge : the third thematic challenge Digital Africa is running this year, alongside our two logistics-focused editions and our challenge dedicated to refugee entrepreneurs.

This time, we’re calling on all African AI startups (pre-seed and seed stage) to step up and pitch their vision.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞:

→ Open to pre-seed & seed AI startups across Africa

→ Selected Startup will pitch to a seasoned jury of investors and industry leaders

→ Digital Africa commits to investing in at least one selected startup

→ Hybrid format : your location is no barrier to your chance

Application deadline : April 29

The challenge is embedded in Africa Forward 2026, the flagship Nairobi summit on May 11–12, where Africa’s boldest founders, investors, and enablers come together.

A huge thank you to our partners making this possible : Proparco, Partech, AfricInvest Group, and EuroQuity – Bpifrance, Bpifrance.

Your pitch has a seat. Don’t leave it empty.