Closing the event with a surge of excitement and optimism for Africa’s digital future, Curacel clinched the $10,000 grand prize, earning the title of ultimate champion. Their cutting-edge solution is already being hailed as a game-changer, poised to transform how the continent tackles technology innovation and set new standards for impact-driven progress.
The Night That Changed Everything
The Supernova Challenge wasn’t just another pitch competition—it was a battlefield where raw ambition collided with cutting-edge execution. As the lights dimmed and the final presentations began, you could feel the electric energy of entrepreneurs who know they’re building the future of African tech.
“This is what happens when visionary thinking meets relentless execution,” said one industry observer as Curacel’s founders took the stage to accept their victory.
Sector Champions: The New Generation of African Innovation
The competition showcased the incredible diversity of Africa’s startup ecosystem, with sector winners proving that innovation knows no boundaries:
🤖 AI Revolution: Build Africa
Build Africa dominated the artificial intelligence category, demonstrating how homegrown AI solutions can address uniquely African challenges while competing on the global stage.
💰 Digital Finance Game-Changer: InCash
InCash took the digital finance crown, continuing Africa’s legendary fintech dominance with solutions that are democratizing financial access across the continent.
🎨 Creative & Martech Innovator: Hadiya
Hadiya proved that African creativity + marketing technology = pure magic, winning the Creative & Martech category with their groundbreaking approach.
🌾 Agritech Pioneer: Acecore
Acecore cultivated victory in the Agritech space, showing how technology can transform Africa’s agricultural potential into global food security solutions.
🚗 Mobility Disruptor: Kara
Kara accelerated past the competition in the Mobility sector, reimagining how Africans move in the digital age.
🏆 Special Recognition: HiPrep Takes Disruptor Award
HiPrep earned the special Disruptor Award for their bold approach to completely reimagining established industries.
More Than Money: The Real Prize
While the $10,000 grand prize grabbed headlines, the real victory was witnessing Africa’s startup ecosystem in full bloom. Each company that took the stage represented thousands of hours of coding, countless pivots, and the unwavering belief that African innovation can change the world.
The message was clear: This isn’t just about building companies—it’s about building the future.
The GITEX Nigeria Effect
GITEX Nigeria 2025 has once again proven why it’s become the epicenter of African tech innovation. The Supernova Challenge wasn’t just a competition; it was a declaration that Africa’s time is now.
As we watched these entrepreneurs pitch with passion and precision, one thing became undeniable: The next wave of global tech giants won’t just include African companies—they’ll be led by them
