Top 15 Young Geeks In Africa
Geeks Harnessing Intelligence for Sustainable Growth
Each year in June, top tech talent is identified, profiled and celebrated to highlight their work within the continent.
What's this about?
The role of Geekulcha in its journey is to create and enable platforms for Innovation and Creativity. In this regard, the organization also seek to showcase the shifts and health of the Africa Geek Culture.
Each year, Geekulcha and its partners, name and honor Top 15 Young Geeks in Africa. These are the minds marking their stamp and playing a greater role in the Digital Revolution. These are Geeks who have been identified as being a role player in the transformation.
One gets nominated and selected to be on the list based on the work they had been doing and contributing the SA tech ecosystem.
- On the ground
- Craftsmanship
- Development
- On the ground
- Inclusivity
The 2024 Cohort (South Africa)
Eligibity Criteria for nominations
- Must be between 15 and 35 years by 02 June 2025
- Living in Africa and doing work in Africa
- Nominee must be technical/digital inclined
- Self-nominations are allowed for an individual
- Past Top 15 Young Geeks may be nominated too
The 2025 Timelines
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01 January 2025
Nominations Open
A call for nominations is open for all techies from across the African content.
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06 January 2025
African Country Focus
A look and profile of the different countries' ecosystems with the continent, highlighting some of programmes for impact.
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15 March 2025
Special Awards for 2024
Special awards of the Top 15 Young Geeks of 2024 are hosted to recognise the work done on the ground.
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30 April 2025
Nominations Close
At midnight on 30 April, the nominations for the Top 15 Young Geeks of 2025 will officially close.
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01 - 04 May 2025
Secreening and Shortlisting
Those who meet the criteria and most outstanding will be shortlisted for the Top 15 Young Geeks list of 2025.
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05 May 2025
Top 25 Shortlist Infomed
The shortlisted candidates will be informed of the shortlist and get prepare for presentations.
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12 - 13 May 2025
Presentation of Work
The Top 25 Geeks will present their work before a panel of judges
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02 June 2025
Top 15 Young Geeks Announced
The Top 15 Young Geeks of 2025 will be announced through a special event on the evening of 2nd June 2025.
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26 September 2025
Special Awards for 2025
Special awards of the Top 15 Young Geeks of 2025 will be hosted as part of the opening of the Geekulcha Annual Hackathon 2025.