Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs

(Updated 16 Oct 2025) Parents/Guardians/Teachers, this call is for the 2026 edition of Anzisha Prize, a 3 year venture building fellowship programme that seeks to award young entrepreneurs (aged 15 - 22 years) who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

7 Nov 2025

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PRIZES

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 grand cash prizes valued over $40,000.

The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories

Job Creation Prize - awarded to the entrepreneur who has created the most job opportunities since joining the fellowship.
Revenue Growth Prize - awarded to the entrepreneur with the highest business revenue growth since joining the fellowship.
Storytelling Prize - awarded to the entrepreneur who has creatively communicated and distributed their entrepreneurship story through written, oral and visual storytelling.
Integration systems and processes Prize - awarded to the entrepreneur who has effectively used systems and processes to advance their business model.

At the end of the three year fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the Anzisha Prize alumni network

OTHER KEY DATES

October 7, 2025: Applications Opened
November 2025 - March 2026: Evaluation of Applications
June 2026: Announcement of new Fellows

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Credit: Anzisha Prize for Young African Entrepreneurs 

Date Added: 2 Nov 2022

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