MOBEX Africa Opens Nominations for 2025 Innovation Awards

MOBEX Africa has officially opened nominations for the 2025 MOBEX Africa Innovation Awards, the continent’s premier platform for recognising excellence in technology and digital innovation.

The awards, featuring 22 competitive categories, will honour groundbreaking achievements that are shaping Africa’s digital transformation and technological sovereignty.

Nominations are open until September 18, 2025, for innovators, leaders, startups, and organisations that have made a measurable impact on Africa’s technology ecosystem during 2024 and the first half of 2025.

The awards programme is structured across three strategic tiers:

• Flagship Awards – spotlighting ultimate innovation excellence, including Technology Innovation of the Year and breakthroughs in key sectors such as fintech, health, education, agriculture, and governance.
• Leadership & Recognition – celebrating outstanding technology leaders, innovation champions, and influential personalities shaping Africa’s digital future.
• Specialised Recognition – highlighting achievements in mobile applications, cybersecurity, sustainability, and digital campaigns.

“This is where Africa’s tech titans are crowned,” said Kofi Boadi, Director of Communication and Events at MOBEX Africa. “The 2025 Innovation Awards mark a pivotal moment for our continent’s digital journey. We’re not just celebrating past successes — we’re elevating the innovations shaping Africa’s technological sovereignty and global digital leadership.”

The evaluation process will include rigorous reviews by a panel of industry experts, with shortlists released in mid-September and final judging taking place in early October. Winners will be unveiled during the MOBEX Africa Tech Expo & Innovation Conference, set for October 7–10, 2025, at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.

Nominations — including self-nominations, corporate entries, and third-party submissions — are open to innovators and organisations across all 54 African countries. Eligible entries must demonstrate clear impact within the eligibility period of January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.