Africa Innovates

A showcase of some of Africa’s brightest minds

Inspired by the incredible innovation happening in Africa, we teamed up with local creators Bad Mama Jama Films and Crtve Development to spotlight 15 transformative solutions and the human stories behind them.

From bustling cities in South Africa and Kenya to the lush landscapes of Zambia and Botswana, these solutions go beyond repairing and restoring the planet—they are actively shaping its future.

This collection of powerful photos and engaging films bring to life how innovators like these are driving real change across the continent, and beyond.

Africa Collect Textiles

Nairobi, Kenya

Bekia

Cairo, Egypt

CLAWS Botswana

Okavango Delta, Botswana

COMACO

Lundazi District, Zambia

E-Safiri

Kisumu, Kenya

eBee

Nairobi, Kenya

Mobility for Africa

Honde Valley, Zimbabwe

Ocean Farmers

Île Sainte-Marie, Madagascar

Plentify

Cape Town & Johannesburg, South Africa

Rethread Africa

Nairobi, Kenya

Safi Organics

Mwea Ngurubani, Kenya

SeaH4

Pepper Bay, South Africa

Solar Sister

Ibadan, Nigeria

Ujamaa Community

Simanjiro District, Tanzania

Zebra CropBank

Nasarawa, Nigeria

A snapshot of our African Portfolio

With over 900 nominees for The Earthshot Prize already delivering real, tangible impact in Africa, we know there’s no shortage of innovation on the continent.

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of African nominees are women led
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of African nominees are indigenous led
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of African nominees deliver double impact: creating jobs and protecting the planet
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of African nominees are start-ups
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