Fuerteventura's African Encounter Attracts Young Talent
More than 50 startups have registered for the Global Startup Competition awards at Africagua Canarias 2025.
The Global Startup Competition, part of Africagua Canarias 2025, received 56 applications from innovative companies in Europe and Africa with pioneering projects in water and renewable energy.
The Fuerteventura Chamber of Commerce and the Canary Islands Agency for Research, Innovation and Information Society (ACIISI) announced the closing of the registration period for the Global Startup Competition awards, which are included in the upcoming edition of Africagua Canarias 2025, to be held in Fuerteventura on 20‑21 November.
The call aimed to identify the most innovative startups in the fields of water and renewable energies and concluded with the participation of 46 emerging companies from countries such as Spain, Morocco, Ethiopia, Uganda and Kenya.
The competition seeks to promote disruptive projects that deliver real, sustainable solutions to the major global challenges of water management and clean‑energy development. From all the proposals received, 10 finalists will be selected and will have the opportunity to present their publicly during Africagua Canarias 2025, before a jury composed of sector experts, investors and institutional representatives.
During the same event, the winners will be announced: the first prize carries a cash award of €10,000, while the second‑place winner will receive €5,000.
Through this initiative, the Fuerteventura Chamber of Commerce and ACIISI reinforce their commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation and international cooperation in sectors that are crucial for the future.
About Africagua Canarias 2025
Africagua Canarias 2025 is a high‑level international forum that brings together institutions, companies and experts to address the main challenges and opportunities related to water, renewable energy and sustainability. In its 9th edition, the event will once again serve as a benchmark for Africa‑Europe cooperation, encouraging the creation of synergies, attracting investment and generating business opportunities.