Africa’s Business Heroes directly supports talented and promising African entrepreneurs through its namesake Prize competition. Each year, the Prize selects ten “business heroes” from across Africa who compete for their share of USD 1.5 million in grant funding. During the competition, participants also have exclusive access to training, mentoring, and learning programmes and to a community of like-minded African business leaders.
📅 Deadline: May 23rd, 2025
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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic initiative aimed at supporting African entrepreneurs. The competition identifies and funds exceptional entrepreneurs who are creating a significant impact in their communities and beyond. Over ten years, ABH will recognize and support 100 African entrepreneurs with grant funding, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.
Each year, ten finalists compete in the ABH Grand Finale pitch competition, where they showcase their businesses for a chance to win a share of $1.5 million in grant funding.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
The competition is open to all sectors and industries, as long as the business is registered, headquartered, and primarily operating in Africa.
Type:
Entrepreneurship Grant & Business Development Competition
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
How are Applicants Selected?
The selection process consists of multiple stages:
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The competition is open to entrepreneurs from all African countries.
Where will the Competition Take Place?
The competition includes virtual and in-person stages, with the Grand Finale being a live event broadcast online.
How Many Winners?
Ten finalists will be selected, with different levels of grant funding awarded.
How Long Will the Competition Last?
The competition runs through multiple phases, with the Grand Finale held later in 2025.
Visit the Competition Webpage for More Details:
For full details, visit ABH Official Website.
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