Africa's Business Heroes Prize — US$1.5 million in grants for African entrepreneurs
This cycle is closed. The requirements below are kept as they were published. The next round's dates are not published yet.
At a glance
Where
Africa (competition stages and Grand Finale)
Prize
US$100,000–300,000 per finalist
Deadline
Closed (7 May 2026)
Apply
Free online application, English or French
Who can apply
Criteria stated by the funder on the official source.
Nationality
Open to candidates from all 54 African countries, which includes Tunisia. Applicants must hold African citizenship or have a parent or grandparent with African citizenship.
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Business
Company legally registered and licensed in at least one African country, headquartered and primarily operating in Africa, with at least 3 years of operation and revenue history.
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Age
The prize welcomes entrepreneurs of all ages and genders; no age limit is stated.
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Language
Applications are accepted in English and French; videos in other languages need English or French subtitles or translation.
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Funding and what it does not cover
The top 10 share US$1.5 million: US$300,000, US$250,000 and US$150,000 for the top three and US$100,000 for each of the other seven, plus US$100,000 for training opportunities.
