Top 15 Young Geeks

Unearthing African Talent

Celebrating Capable Intrakulcha of African Geeks


About The Programme

The Top 15 Young Geeks initiative recognizes and celebrates outstanding young technology innovators across Africa who are making significant impacts in their communities and the tech ecosystem.

It is set out to showcase, channel and persuade support for some of the emerging and outstanding tech talent in the African continent.
Africa Needs Tech Heroes: As the continent make strides in the technological and intelligence spheres, there is a need to help inspire and cultivate a culture of active producer mindset, creating solutions that enterprise mankind.
The Top 15 Young Geeks programme, celebrates the tech heroes of tomorrow.

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You are allowed to nominte yourself for the Top Young Geeks or you can nominte your favourite techie in Africa.

Focus Theme for 2026

This year, we celebrate the intrinsic culture and capabilities of African tech innovators who are shaping the future of technology on the continent and beyond.

The Timelines

Nominations Open

01 January 2026

Past Techies Showcase

February - March 2026

Nominations Close

30 April 2026

Presentations & Adjudication

10 - 22 May 2026

Announcement

01 June 2026

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