
Provence Africa Connect Award
Since 2017, EMERGING Valley has been illuminating the global innovation scene in Provence, attracting each year investors, startups, and digital ecosystem players from Africa and beyond. The summit has established itself as a true bridge where innovation meets impact, and where ideas converge to create a global future.
In 2024, one of its flagship awards, the Provence Africa Connect Prize, reached a new milestone. During the eighth edition of EMERGING Valley at The Camp (Aix-en-Provence), the sixth edition of the competition took place, supported by the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, with the backing of Africalink, La French Tech Aix-Marseille Région Sud, Provence Promotion, Marseille Innovation, and the Technopôle de l’Arbois.
This ambitious edition strengthened the Euro-African dynamism of the region by shining a spotlight on transcontinental entrepreneurship and innovation.
At the heart of innovation and transcontinental collaboration, Emerging Valley stands out through the celebration of excellence with prestigious awards such as the Provence Africa Connect Award. These distinctions go beyond mere recognition, symbolizing a shared ambition: to build a future where innovative solutions and strategic partnerships drive economic and social development between Europe and Africa. Join us on the Main Stage of EMERGING Valley to honor the pioneers and visionaries shaping the landscape of entrepreneurship and research across these dynamic continents.
Testimonials
The Provence Africa Connect Winners Speak Out!
This victory gives us excellent visibility both in the region and in Africa, as well as a mark of quality. As a winner of the Provence Africa Connect competition, it will now be easier for us to expand our market on the continent.
I thank EMERGING Valley for the wonderful work they do, as well as the Metropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, which is a true driving force for innovation in the region and the diaspora.


