Info Session: 2026 Africa Sustainable Futures Awards

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Published Jun 23, 2026

Planning to apply to the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards? Watch the information session to learn how to submit a strong application ahead of the June 30 deadline.

Hosted by the World Bank Group’s MIGA in partnership with the Financial Times, the Awards recognize innovative private sector solutions driving jobs, growth, and development across Africa.

In this session covers:
• what makes a competitive application from the Awards team and past winners
• guidance on categories, eligibility, and requirements
• questions submitted by the audience

The 2025 program attracted over 300 entries, reflecting strong interest from companies advancing scalable solutions on the continent. Winners will be announced at the FT Africa Summit in London on October 22, 2026.

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- Nivi Sharma, CEO, Fika
- Pierandrea Renna, Vice President - PAYG Programs, Sun King
- Rahul Chaudhary, Group Head of Human Resources, Spiro
- Chinwe Binitie, Co-Head of Partnerships, MIGA
Moderator
- Jeff Wagner, Director, Special Projects, @FinancialTimesLive

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00:00 About the awards: Energy, Agribusiness, Infrastructure and Innovation
01:21 ASFA Explained: Who Can Apply and Why It Matters
04:24 Sun King Case Study: Solar Energy Access and Off-Grid Electrification in Africa
11:04 AI for Development: How Fika Uses Machine Learning to Improve Rural Connectivity
14:57 Electric Mobility in Africa: Spiro’s Growth Story and Battery Swapping Model
18:27 Financing African Innovation: The Role of MIGA and the World Bank Group
22:31 Corporate Governance and Scalability: What Award Judges Evaluate
26:19 Winning Application Tips from Previous Africa Sustainable Futures Awards Winners
30:02 Judging Criteria: Innovation, Impact, Sustainability and Financial Viability
31:02 Application Process, Deadlines and Eligibility Requirements for 2026
32:47 Networking, Visibility and Investor Opportunities for Shortlisted Organizations

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