APPLY. Bloomberg wants to know about the companies that are designing Africa’s future. Apply below.
When is Application Deadline:
8th November 2024
Tell Me About Bloomberg Award:
An African company was a pioneer in mobile money, helping millions of people conduct banking transactions in the absence of robust financial infrastructure.
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That was almost two decades ago. The continent still needs to surmount challenges, from getting electricity to 600 million people, reducing the impact of devastating climate change and boosting crop yields.
And its startups, which now have access to superior technologies such as generative artificial intelligence, can help mitigate these difficulties and make life easier for the world’s youngest population.
This year, we are kicking off the inaugural Africa Startups to Watch list to find the smartest ideas and founders from all over the continent.
Type:
Entrepreneurship
Who can Apply for Bloomberg Award?
- If your startup was founded to solve Africa’s challenges, has a unique idea that’s won over investors and customers, and is privately held, send us your application.
- We’ll ask you to show us how your product is working, and to tell us about external funding.
How are Applicants Selected?
We’re looking for enough qualitative information and detail to get a good sense of your business model, customer demand and why your product is unique. Specific claims will always beat out generic assertions.
Which Countries are Eligible?
All African countries
Where will Award be Taken?
We’ll unveil the companies in the first quarter of 2025. Startups on the list will be profiled on Bloomberg TV and our other platforms.
How Many Awards?
Not specified
How to Apply for Bloomberg Award:
Visit Award Webpage for Details
