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Anzisha Prize
Anzisha Prize — Young African Entrepreneurs
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Closes in 7 days
Odds
~300 total since 2011
Effort
1–2 hours
Can you get this?
✓For young African entrepreneurs
✓Applicants must be based in Africa
✓Funding provided to accepted fellows
✓Multiple program stages available to apply
Your real odds
Since 2011, Anzisha has selected 300+ fellows from a continent-wide pool spanning 30+ African nations, so competition is real but the geography is broad.
The program runs multiple tracks, including Idea, Build, and Fellowship, which means your stage determines where you enter rather than whether you qualify. Selection is designed to find founders at the earliest possible point, so early-stage work is not a disqualifier.
What it takes
Check eligibility and choose the right program track (Idea, Build, or Fellowship)1–2 hours
Prepare your application — describe your venture and entrepreneurial journey1–2 weeks
Submit before the deadlineBy September 29, 2026
Worth knowing
The Idea Program is specifically for founders still at concept stage, meaning no product and no revenue still puts you in contention, and most applicants miss that traction is never required to apply.
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