Appfrica is involved with a number of initiatives aimed at providing access to capital for African software developers and tech startups.
The 2011 Apps4Africa Climate Challenge builds on the success of the 2010 Apps4Africa Civic Challenge in which civil society challenged program developers to find innovative technological solutions to everyday problems on issues ranging from transparency and governance to health and education. The 2011 competition began in Western and Central Africa, with Eastern and Southern Africa following shortly thereafter. Winners received cash prizes totaling $75,000. Private partners, including TED and Indigo Trust, contributed technical assistance and follow-on support for the winners.
