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Orange Social Venture Prize
Orange Social Venture Prize is a other headquartered in Spain (Europe). Ranked #312 in the 2026 Dealroom Power Law LP Ranking by realised power-law score across its venture commitments.
Historical Background
- The Orange Social Venture Prize was launched in 2011 by the telecommunications operator Orange.
- Initially focused on Africa, the program has since expanded to include 17 countries across Africa and the Middle East, becoming a significant annual competition for entrepreneurs in the region.
Source of Capital
- No information available.
Major Events
- No information available.
Allocation Strategy
- The prize operates as a competition that awards non-dilutive grants to winning startups.
- It targets early-stage companies based in 17 specified countries in Africa and the Middle East that are using information and communication technologies to address social and environmental issues.
- The competition includes a national phase in each country, followed by an international grand prize. There is also a dedicated International Women's Prize to promote female entrepreneurship.
Sources
- https://www.orange.com/en/osvp
- https://www.orange.co.bw/en/orange-social-venture-prize.html
- https://engageforchange.orange.com/en/programs/151c2dba-5cd9-4f3e-844e-99f35e8c2cac
- https://www.orange.eg/en/about/company-overview/social-responsibility/Orange-Social-Venture-Prize-2025
- https://thefounder.africa/orange-social-venture-prize-empowering-social-innovation-in-africa-and-the-middle-east/