G20 Tech Challenge - Finalists

Announcing the
SA Tech
Challenge 2025!
R3 million. 6 Winners.
A G20 Presidency Initiative.
>> Finalists

And the Winners Are...

The SA Tech Challenge 2025 is proud to announce the six category winners and the top five finalists in each category. This year saw a record number of high-quality submissions, showcasing the incredible innovation and talent within South Africa's tech ecosystem. After a rigorous selection process and a series of insightful live presentations, we have identified the companies that are set to become the next generation of tech innovators.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists!

DIGITAL PLATFORMS

  • Winner: Sweep South
  • Finalists:
    • MMS Africa
    • Highwind AI
    • Michanic
    • Lemi App

FINTECH

  • Winner: Kasi Money
  • Finalists:
    • Level Innovations
    • Inclusivity Solutions
    • Galeboe Professional Services
    • Vuleka Platform

SECURED DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Winner: Snode Technologies
  • Finalists:
    • Msebetsi Solutions
    • Grace Innovative Solutions
    • Technological Plumbing Solutions
    • Jalusi Tech

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

  • Winner: ROC Water Technologies
  • Finalists:
    • Smartfill
    • Microcare Energy
    • Bio Bean SA
    • Wisi-Oi (Kloset Klub)

INNOVATIONS FOR CONNECTIVITY

  • Winner: The Marking App Africa
  • Finalists:
    • Maftown Internet Services
    • OURS
    • Get Thru
    • Eyelook Telecomms

INNOVATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT

  • Winner: Ortho-Design
  • Finalists:
    • GRIT
    • OLICO Maths Education
    • Grandstage Trading
    • A2D24

What's Next for Our Category Winners?

Each category winner is now a contender for the SA Tech Challenge 2025 grand prize of R1 million. All six winners are guaranteed a minimum catalytic investment of R250,000.00 to help accelerate the growth of their companies, should they not place in the top three.

A representative from each winning company will be hosted by the South African government at the prestigious G20 Digital Innovation Alliance Summit in Cape Town on 26 – 29 September 2025. The final announcement of the grand prize winner, as well as the companies that place second and third, will take place at an exclusive gala dinner during this event.

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