FrancoTech Innovation Competition
Digital Innovation Across Francophone Nations
15 November 2026
Koh Pich Convention Center
Recognizing Outstanding Innovations that Drive Digital Transformation and Sustainable
Development Across Francophone Communities.
About FrancoTech Innovation Competition
To recognize and promote outstanding women entrepreneurs, digital innovations, startups, and technology-driven solutions from Francophone countries.
Recognize innovative digital solutions from Francophone countries
Promote collaboration within the Francophone innovation ecosystem
Showcase high-impact technology initiatives to international stakeholders
Strengthen partnerships among governments, startups, and the private sector
Award Categories
Recognizes innovative digital solutions developed by startups, innovators, and R&D teams that demonstrate strong technological advancement and potential impact.
Recognizes outstanding women entrepreneurs who lead digital innovation by creating technology-driven solutions that transform industries, enhance efficiency, drive economic and social impact.
Award Criteria
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Open to startups, government agencies, and research institutions from Francophone countries.
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The solution must be innovative and technology-driven.
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For the Best Women Technopreneurs
Award: The applicant must be
women-led or co-founded.
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The product, service, program must be functional or demonstrable.
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Applications must fall under one of the two award categories.
Award Process
2 July
Application Open
1 September
Application Deadline
16 September
Semi-Final Judging (Online)
15 November
Final Judging
(Phnom Penh)
15 November
Award Ceremony
Organized by
Supported by
Sponsored by
Frequently Asked Questions
Startups, innovators, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and organizations from Francophone countries with technology-driven solutions are welcome to apply.
We welcome innovative digital and technology-based solutions, including AI, mobile applications, digital platforms, edtech, agritech, green tech, fintech, healthtech, and research commercialization projects.
Applicants may be required to submit a project description, presentation deck, demo or prototype materials, team information, and supporting documents depending on the category.