The Med’Innovant Africa competition organized by Euroméditerranée aims to identify and support African businesses (start-ups and small/medium-sized companies) with projects to develop innovative sustainable solutions for Mediterranean and African cities.
This competition is backed by partners who support Euroméditerranée in its open innovation initiative and want to connect with African tech leaders: StartupsBricks founder of Emerging Valley, AFD, Accéléateur.M, and Fidal.
What are the themes?
- Energy
- Environment
- Housing
- Mobility
- Digital
- Contactless technology and connected objects
- Sécurity
- Social and solidarity economy
What are the selection criteria?
- Identification of the need and the issue to be resolved: applicant’s ability to explain the proposed solution in terms of the identified need;
- Impact on the testing ground: the innovative solution must be able to be implemented within the EcoCité Euroméditerranée district of Marseille;
- Robustness of the project/business model: appropriateness of the solution, technical feasibility, commercial maturity, implementation timeframe, etc.
- Level of maturity of the innovative solution: demonstration of a system prototype or model in a significant operating environment;
- Quality and credibility of the team: ability to lead a project.
The aim of Med’Innovant Africa is to:
- Identify African businesses capable of testing out their innovative solutions in the Ecocité Euroméditerranée district of Marseille,
- Get these businesses to set up premises in the developer’s area of operation in the aim of growing their European market share, and
- Attract businesses of all sizes (contractors, SMEs, and large companies from France and other European countries) wishing to develop in Africa.
What are the benefits for winners?
- The winners will get a dedicated « welcome pack » ciblé.
- Two prizes will be awarded: a « Jury Award » and a « Jury’s Favourite.
When is the period for applications?
The call for applications is open continuously from 1 July 8:00 to 30 September 2019 23:59 on (UTC+1).
For more details, kindly visit their website and click here to apply.
