Innovation Prize for Africa

The Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) is an award founded by the African Innovation Foundation (AIF) in 2011. It mobilizes African innovators and entrepreneurs by providing USD150,000 to winners who deliver market-oriented solutions for African-led development. The IPA main purpose is to strengthen African innovation ecosystems through supporting a culture of innovation and competitiveness, whilst spurring growth of innovative, market-driven African solutions to African challenges. The prize also promotes the efforts of young African men and women pursuing science, technology and engineering careers as well as business opportunities that aim to contribute to sustainable development in Africa. The IPA is calling for a multi-sector approach to build an innovation ecosystem that can speed up African economic growth.The Prize focuses on the following Innovation areas:Agriculture/ Agribusiness;Environment, Energy and Water;Health and Wellbeing;Information and Communication Technology (ICTs);Manufacturing and Service IndustryWeb: www.africaninnovation.org / www.innovationprizeforafrica.orgTwitter: @AfrInnovFdn / @IPAprizeFacebook: African Innovation Foundation / Innovation Prize for Africa