OSVP in Africa & the Middle East – 15th Edition

The Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East

An undeniable catalyst for progress, technological innovation can only reach its full potential if it is supported by a solid, viable business proposition that meets current and future social and environmental needs.

As well as encouraging innovation, Orange also rewards the positive entrepreneurial spirit of dynamic start-ups within the framework of its Social Venture Prize. Since 2011 this International Grand Prix competition has welcomed start-ups from 17 countries in Africa and the Middle East. It identifies, rewards, and supports business propositions that make a positive social and environmental impact.

To encourage sustainable, responsible, and inclusive development, the International Women’s Prize was introduced in 2020, promoting business ventures led by women entrepreneurs.

17 national and one international competition on the road of the OSVP

To collect and assess as many positive impact business projects as possible, national competitions have taken place every year since 2011 in our local Orange African and Middle Eastern countries.

Each country chooses its three most promising initiatives which meet the entry conditions, which automatically qualify them for the International Grand Prix. Countries can also submit up to 3 women entrepreneurs’ projects for the International Women’s Prize..

The national selections therefore constitute the first phase of the OSVP.

International Women’s Prize highlights

As a powerful driver of economic development around the world, and major force in combatting gender inequalities, female entrepreneurship holds great promise for the future.

To encourage the emergence and success of business projects led by women, we created the International Women’s Prize in 2020.

Offering a €20,000-award, plus 6 to 9 months of business and technical support, this prize contributes to women’s empowerment as well as their digital and financial inclusion.

Awards

International Grand Prix

• 1st prize: €25,000
• 2nd prize: €15,000
• 3rd prize: €10,000

International Women’s Prize
Winner: €20,000

OSVP winners receive financial support and coaching in Orange Digital Centers to develop their business internationally.