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Annual prize launched 2011. 2026 deadline was May 17, 2026 (extended from earlier date). Next cycle expected early 2027.
The 2026 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) is an annual competition recognizing innovative solutions that address real community needs using AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies in Africa and the Middle East. The prize supports young entrepreneurs whose startups demonstrate tangible social and environmental benefits through digital innovation.
The competition operates through a two-stage process: national selection in each of the 17 participating countries where Orange operates, followed by an international round for top prizes. Beyond financial awards (€25,000 first prize, €15,000 second, €10,000 third, plus a €20,000 Women's Prize), recipients gain significant visibility, networking opportunities with the Orange ecosystem, and mentorship to help scale their ventures.
Projects are reviewed by Orange employees via the Orange Engage for Change internal platform. This is one of the few major competitions specifically targeting AI and data-driven social ventures in Africa and the Middle East.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Young entrepreneurs, founders, or co-founders of startups operating less than five years. Must be residents of one of 17 participating countries across Africa and the Middle East where Orange operates. Solutions must use AI, data, or cybersecurity technologies and address real community needs with tangible social or environmental benefits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows cash prizes: Overall winner €25,000 (~$27,500), second place €15,000 (~$16,500), third place €10,000 (~$11,000), Women's Prize €20,000 (~$22,000). Total prize pool approximately €70,000 (~$77,000). Winners also receive visibility, networking, and mentorship support. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 17, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Orange Social Venture Prize 2026 for AI Data and Cybersecurity Startups in Africa and Middle East is funded by Orange. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The LinkedIn Future of Work Fund 2026 is a global philanthropic grant initiative that doubled its commitment to $3 million for 2026 to help nonprofit organizations prepare young people for a rapidly changing labor market shaped by artificial intelligence. Building on the inaugural 2025 round, the fund provides unrestricted grants of $200,000-$300,000 to organizations demonstrating clear approaches to AI literacy and digital skills training, career pathways using AI-enabled tools, and workforce adaptability programs. The fund prioritizes organizations serving young adults aged 18-24 facing structural barriers to employment, with geographic focus on France, Germany, India, United Kingdom, and United States. Selected organizations receive monetary grants plus strategic assistance from LinkedIn's workforce development ecosystem. Applications are reviewed by LinkedIn's Social Impact team along with an external panel of workforce development and AI experts.
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