15 NIGERIAN STARTUPS SHORTLISTED FOR INAUGURAL AFRICA TECH SUMMIT AWARDS

By Epiphanus Obia
Fifteen Nigerian startups have been named finalists in the first-ever Africa Tech Summit Awards, joining 55 other finalists selected from over 300 entries across the continent. Leading Nigerian startups like Flutterwave, Sabi, and OmniRetail are among those recognized for their innovative contributions to Africa’s tech landscape.
The Africa Tech Summit Awards celebrate outstanding tech innovations in 11 categories, including fintech, healthtech, Web3, and climate tech. The winners will be announced on February 13 during the seventh edition of the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The two-day event will bring together over 2,000 industry leaders, corporates, investors, and international delegations for keynote speeches, panel discussions, masterclasses, and networking sessions.
Director of Africa Tech Summit, Lauren Adair said, “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.”
Nigerian Startups in the Spotlight
Nigerian startups made a strong showing across multiple categories. They include
Agritech: AFEX, Winich Farms
Climate Tech: Sabi, Instollar Technologies
Cross-Border Payments: Flutterwave, Grey, WeWire
Digital Commerce: OmniRetail, Sendmercury
EdTech: Hermplify
Enterprise: Beacon Power Services, Smile ID
FemTech: Hermplify
Health Tech: OneHealth, Remedial Health
Web3: MiniPay, Sabi
The awards ceremony in Nairobi will highlight the achievements of startups driving Africa’s digital transformation, with Nigerian innovators playing a key role.