Applications call for Africa’s Business Heroes 2020

This program was launched to identify, spotlight & support Africa’s Business Heroes. The Program is on the search for African entrepreneurs, of all ages and all sectors, who are leveraging businesses to create a positive impact and solve pressing challenges in Africa.

Benefits 

• Pitch business legends and receive advice from them.
• Win your share of $1.5 million USD.
• Gain global recognition and exposure via televised Africa’s Business Heroes Show.
• Access mentorship & training via the Africa Business Heroes’ Network of Partners and Judges.
• Gain admission into Alibaba’s eFounders program where you visit Alibaba’s HQ and participate in a 2-week digital economy immersion trip.

Requirements 

• The applicant should be the Founder or a Co-Founder of the company.
• An applicant has African citizenship or is the child or grandchild of an African citizen.
• The Company is Africa-Based. The business is registered and headquartered in an African country, and primarily operates in Africa
• The company is the post-Idea stage. Business is 3 years old or more and has at least 3 years of revenue history.

Selection Process

• Round 1: An online application and review process to determine our Top 50 Finalists. Each application will be reviewed by two judges.
• Round 2: Video-Call interviews with established business leaders who determine our Top 20 Finalists.
• Semi-Final Pitch: In-person pitches with a distinguished and experienced panel of investors, business leaders and professionals to determine our top 10 finalists.
• Due diligence: Shortlisted top 10 finalists will need to pass due diligence checks by our partner: Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) in order to be confirmed an ANPI 2020 Africa’s Business Heroes and to have their chance to pitch at  Africa’s Business Heroes Show.

Application Process 

• Set up an account
• Read the guidelines
• Verify the eligibility
• Fill and submit an application by 9th June 2020, 23:59:59 GMT

In case of any questions throughout the application, candidates can email [email protected] or visit an application guide.