Eligibility

You, the entrepreneur, must meet the following criteria as you submit your business proposal:

• You must be a citizen of an African country.
• You must be a minimum of 18 years old as of October 1, 2017.
• Your business must be applicable in an African country.
• Your business proposal must include a technological component (digital, machinery, computers, ICT, automated processes, field related technologies, etc.).
• Your business must be for profit.
• Your business idea must include a social impact. You need to articulate the problem that you are trying to solve as well as the solution that you propose to offer.
• Your business must be relevant to one of these categories:
  • Education – positively impact education in Africa
  • Environment – positively impact the environment in Africa
  • Uncharted – a high-impact business venturing into unexplored territory or untested markets

Additional Eligibility Information

• You can submit a proposal as a resident of any country worldwide – keeping in mind that you must be a citizen of an African country.
  • For example, a resident of the United Arab Emirates with Egyptian citizenship is eligible for this Award.
• Your business can operate in any African country even if you are not a citizen of that country.
  • For example, a Ghanaian citizen can submit a proposal for a business in Liberia.
• You can submit a proposal for a business already in operation.
• Your business can operate across borders in multiple African countries.
• Your business should demonstrate the potential to scale beyond one region in Africa to pan-African impact.
• You can operate in multiple countries, but you will be asked to designate a primary community in Africa that will benefit or be impacted by your business.

Official link: https://africanentrepreneurshipaward.com

Deadline: 28th April, 2017