Young African entrepreneurs have been invited to apply for the 2025 edition of the Anzisha Prize, which offers access to benefits, services, and prize money.
The Anzisha Prize is delivered by African Leadership Academy in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, and aims to increase the number of job-generative entrepreneurs in Africa.
Thirty-five exceptional entrepreneurs aged between 15 and 22 will be selected for a multi-year fellowship experience, during which fellows will receive business support including business coaching, experiential learning and resources to help them develop and scale their ventures.
Businesses that show exemplary growth and initiative are rewarded with benefits and services such as short courses, cloud services and cash stipends. At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses and successes for a chance to win their share of prizes to the value of US$50 000.
The grand prizes are split into four categories – job creation, revenue growth, storytelling, and integrating systems and processes. At the end of the fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the prestigious Anzisha Prize alumni network.
This year, the Anzisha Prize is placing a special emphasis on green entrepreneurs. “We are looking for passionate individuals who are tackling environmental challenges with innovative and sustainable business solutions,” said Didi Onwu, managing editor of the Anzisha Prize.
Applications are open here until November 8.
