Orange SL Launched OSVP 6th Edition

By Feima Sesay

Orange SL, in a bid to foster technological innovation and empower women in Sierra Leone, has officially launched the 6th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in the country.

The theme for this year’s competition is “Innovation SL: Creating the Future Today.”

There are two categories with the first specifically dealing with Promoting Women in Tech and Innovation and the second calling for submission of Technological and Innovative Projects.

The company’s aim is to support and reward entrepreneurs who are making a positive impact through their tech-driven social ventures.

The OSVP is offering a platform for tech enthusiasts and innovators to showcase their projects that address social and environmental challenges. This year, the focus is on promoting women in technology and innovation, encouraging gender diversity and inclusivity in the tech sector.

The participants under the category of promoting women in Tech and Innovation, stand a chance to win attractive prizes, with the national prize set at NLE 120,000 and the international prize at €20,000.
Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas are encouraged to submit their applications online at https://poesam.orange.com/en/ and the deadline for submissions is on the 26th of May, 2024.

The OSVP serves as a platform to nurture local talent, drive entrepreneurship and contribute to the socio-economic development of the country.

Entrepreneurs and innovators are encouraged to showcase their projects, gain recognition, and access the support needed to bring their ideas to life.

For individuals and teams that will be submitting Technological and Innovative Projects, the OSVP is offering a National Prize of NLE 200,000 and an International Prize of €25,000 to the most promising and groundbreaking projects.

Whether individuals or teams have tech startups or social enterprises, this is a chance to showcase ideas and make a difference in communities.

To participate, applicants can submit their projects at https://poesam.orange.com/en/ before the submission deadline on the 26th of May, 2024.