Application Deadline: 19th May 2024 23:59:59 GMT.

About the ABH Competition: ABH aims to identify, support and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making a difference in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future.

The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English and French to entrepreneurs from all African countries, all sectors, and all ages who operate businesses formally registered and headquartered in an African country, and that have a 3 year-track record.

Every year, ten finalists will be selected to compete in the ABH finale pitch competition and participate in a TV Show that will be broadcast online and across the continent. The finalists will compete for a share of US $1.5 million in grant money.

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Eligible Countries: African countries

Type: Entrepreneurship

Eligibility for Africa Business Heroes:

  • Applicant should be the Founder or a Co-Founder of the company.
  • Applicant has traceable/provable African nationality. In other words, you have/had African citizenship and/or a Parent or Grandparent has African citizenship.
  • Company is Africa-Based. The business is registered and headquartered in an African country, and primarily operates in Africa.
  • Company is post-Idea stage. Business is 3 years old or more and has at least 3 years of revenue history

Selection Criteria:

  1. Vision, Mission & Values
  2. The importance/magnitude of the problem/need you’re addressing
  3. The feasibility and value-add of your solution
  4. Market traction of your solution
  5. Competitiveness of your product/solution
  6. The feasibility of your revenue model and financial projections
  7. Leadership & Team Potential
  8. Social Impact – the tangibility and sustainability of the impact you’re creating

Number of Awards: 10

Value of ABH Competition:

1st Prize Winner$300,000
2nd Prize Winner$250,000
3rd Prize Winner$150,000
Other Top 10 Finalists (7)$100,000
Global Immersion Program (Hangzhou, San Francisco, South East Asia)$100,000

ABH will also cover all costs related to the Semi-Final.

Also,

  1. Exposure: Through the “Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH)” show, we provide our Heroes the chance to tell Africa and the world their story. The show is distributed via major television networks, which provides our finalists with significant publicity and exposure.
  2. Training: we offer our Heroes training at Alibaba’s headquarters via the prestigious eFounders fellowship training program. In addition, we are working with partners to develop bespoke training and accelerator services for our Top 10.
  3. Mentorship: we offer our Heroes the opportunity to be mentored by renowned business leaders including our Finale and Semi-Finale judges.
  4. Networking opportunities: ABH attracts inspiring entrepreneurs from across all 54 African countries. Our finalists have the opportunity to connect with, learn and partner with other like-minded entrepreneurs and our community of judges.

How to Apply for Africa Business Heroes: Apply to become a 2024 Africa’s Business Hero now!

  • It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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