The inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced its finalists, featuring leading African startups such as Flutterwave, Sabi, Yellowcard, and Omniretail.

From over 300 entries, the judges selected 55 finalists across 11 categories, celebrating excellence in fintech, healthtech, Web3, climate tech, and more.

The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony during the seventh edition of the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi on February 13. The two-day event is expected to gather over 2,000 industry leaders, corporates, investors, and international delegations.

Lauren Adair, Director of Africa Tech Summit, praised the finalists, saying, “All the finalists are transforming their sectors and driving growth across the continent, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements in Nairobi next month.”

The full list of finalists can be found below, representing various categories such as Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Climate Tech, and more.

Finalists include:

– Agritech: AFEX, ChipChip, Mazao AgClimate Limited, Keep it Cool, and Winich Farms

– Artificial Intelligence: Cassava Technologies, Chpter, NextAV, Tawi Fresh, and ToumAI Analytics

– Climate Tech: Afrilogic Solutions, Innovex, Instollar Technologies, Sabi, and Takazuri

– Cross-Border Payments: Aza Finance, Flutterwave, Grey, WeWire, and Yellow Card

– Digital Commerce: OmniRetail, Sendmercury, SwiftVEE, Tawi Fresh, and Tola

– EdTech: Cassava Technologies, DirectEd Development, Hermplify, Ikusasa Technology Solutions, and Laboussole

– Enterprise: Andela, Beacon Power Services, Froid Energy Ltd, Incentro Africa, and Smile ID

– FemTech: Babysteps, Hermplify, Mara Scientific, My Pregnancy Journey, and Sanicle Digital Health

– Fintech: Flow, HUB2, Peach Payments, Valu, and Yellow Card

– Health Tech: Antara Health, ION Kenya, OneHealth, Remedial Health, and Zuri Health

– Web3: ICP Hub, Investa Farm, MiniPay, Sabi, and Yellow Card