Applications for 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes Competition are live and it’s open to participants from all African countries. Stand the chance to win tools to assist your Entrepreneurship journey. Apply today in English or French!
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.
To be Taken at:
- Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we may host the Semi-Finale online in Aug. We will closely monitor the situation globally to determine the safest solution.
- The Finals will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia during the end of November/early December. This is subject to the situation regarding COVID-19.
About Africa Business Heroes (ABH)
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Our mission is to showcase and grow local talent who are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond, and inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Over a ten-year period, the program will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs and provide grant funding, training programs, and broader support for the broad African entrepreneurial ecosystem.... continue reading
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Jack Ma’s Africa Business Heroes Entrepreneur
Aim and Benefits of Jack Ma’s Africa Business Heroes Entrepreneur
- 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
ANPI will also cover all costs related to the Semi-Final.
Also,
- 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.
- 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.
- Mentorship: we offer our Heroes the opportunity to be mentored by renowned business leaders including our Finale and Semi-Finale judges.
- 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.
Requirements for Jack Ma’s Africa Business Heroes Entrepreneur Qualification
- 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
Interview date, Process and Venue for Jack Ma’s Africa Business Heroes Entrepreneur
- Vision, Mission & Values
- The importance/magnitude of the problem/need you’re addressing
- The feasibility and value-add of your solution
- Market traction of your solution
- Competitiveness of your product/solution
- The feasibility of your revenue model and financial projections
- Leadership & Team Potential
- Social Impact – the tangibility and sustainability of the impact you’re creating
Application Deadline
June 7, 2021
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Africa Business Heroes (ABH) on africabusinessheroes.org to apply
Go to Africa Business Heroes (ABH) on africabusinessheroes.org to apply
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