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Since 2011, OSVP has been at the centre of Orange's strategy to contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the inclusive growth of the countries where the Group operates in Africa and the Middle East. Most of the proposed solutions address issues critical to community development, such as education, health, agriculture, the environment, and e-commerce.
Of the 1,600 entries from 17 countries, five were selected as winners across three categories: the International Grand Prize, which recognises the top three technology-based projects with a social or environmental impact; the International Women's Prize - awarded to a startup whose high-impact project is led by a woman; and the Coup de Cœur prize - awarded to a project that stands out for its originality.
Since the programme's inception, nearly 15,000 applications have been received and more than 500 entrepreneurs have been supported and rewarded, including about a hundred internationally.
With a focus on high-impact, sustainable innovation, the 14th edition highlighted the growing contribution of women to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa and the Middle East. OSVP winners in the 17 countries will receive support from Orange Digital Centers in Africa, the Middle East and Europe, with hopes of taking their business beyond the borders of their respective countries.