These awards recognise those trail blazing individuals who use technology to empower communities and individuals, all the while working towards the goal of a fully networked society.

By entering, innovators grow their networks as well as their reputations and will get start-up support and guidance from leading African business people.

The theme of the 2015 Ericsson Innovation Awards Sub-Saharan Africa is Improving Life in the City.

Entries close on 30 October 2015