About Initiative

Digital technology is developing at an exponential rate in Africa, with entrepreneurs, investors, start-ups and dynamic support structures in full expansion. For the second year, VivaTech 2019 hosted country pavilions and more than 100 of Africa's most promising startups to focus on the obstacles and opportunities related to the innovative technology ecosystem of the African continent. The AfricaTech laboratory included exclusive events and presentations, as well as a presentation space shared by startups and established companies such as Mara. Afric@tech is a space dedicated to the African continent within Viva Technology which: * Improve the visibility of digital innovations from Africa, including health innovation * Pitch investors to increase the capital of African start-ups * Identify emerging innovations through targeted calls for applications upstream of Vivatech. Opportunity to explore for maternal health through a specific challenge addressed through the health branch sponsored by Sanofi * Provide a networking and mentoring opportunity for selected maternal e-health solutions