GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $300K for top winner; $1.5M split among 10 finalists annually.
Annual cycle — check africabusinessheroes.org for the current application window.
FUNDING TYPE
Pitch Competition
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Ten finalists are selected each year to share $1.5M, out of applicants from across 54 countries.
Since 2019, 60 entrepreneurs have been supported over roughly six annual cycles, meaning roughly 10 winners per year. Competition is pan-continental and intense given the prize size.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit annual application at africabusinessheroes.org — 1-2 hours
Progress through selection rounds to semi-final and final — Several weeks to months
Pitch to judges at the Grand Finale — One event
WORTH KNOWING
ABH offers office hours and workshops during the application period, which can directly improve your application and pitch before judges see it.
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