Who Wins Orange African Social Venture Prize?

This award, sprang in 2011, targets to upkeep the expansion of entrepreneurs and start-ups that extend elucidations using information and communication technologies (ICT) to come across the requirements of populaces living in Africa.

More than 450 candidates retorted to the sound for projects, which ran from May to September 2014, indicating the underlying entrepreneurial vivacity that occurs on the African continent.

Projected projects crossed a diversity of grounds such as healthcare, agriculture, education, energy, industry and commerce demonstrating the extraordinary prospective of telecommunications for expansion in Africa.

The panel of judiciaries, entailing of Orange specialists, the media and institutions that promote development, chose three prize winners and an Orange Partner prize winner from among 11 nominated projects that were offered on Orange's pan-African web portal, www.starafrica.com.

"Entrepreneurs in Africa have always shown an ability to harness technology for the development of lasting, socially-responsible innovations that stimulate growth. Through this prize, Orange is proud to be able to contribute to this dynamic, particularly by providing active support to the prize-winners," said Marc Rennard, Orange's Senior Executive Vice President for Africa, the Middle East and Asia. "This year's jury was impressed by the overall quality of the projects submitted. We can clearly see that technology is a relevant tool for driving social development, and this gives us an added stimulus in our commitment to Africa."

The awards ceremony was held in Cape Town, South Africa, during the AfricaCom Awards.

Underneath is the list of winners from top:

1. Modisar

2. The Station Energy Ivoire project

3. Bouquet Pass Santé

4. Pubcell

5. Mewanko Farm

In totalling to financial grants of up to 25,000 euros and a patent in the country of placement for the 1st prize winner, Orange will offer specialized and expert coaching not only for the winners but for the 10 finalists of the Orange African Social Venture Prize 2014. The 10 finalists will join the coaching program hosted by VC4Africa.

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