The Anzisha Prize is Africa\u2019s biggest award for the youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 \u2013 22 years, and hands out over USD $200,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Anzisha Prize has championed and supported over 200 Very Young Entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you\u2019ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income \u2013 then we hope you submitted your application for the 2023 cycle. Become a role model and inspire other young entrepreneurs to make a difference in their communities and Africa as a whole. By applying to the Anzisha Prize you stand a chance to win a share<\/em> of grand cash prizes valued over $50 000 and business support for your business. Africa\u2019s future lies in your hands and we want to celebrate your potential to grow your country\u2019s economy and create jobs. Keep following the Anzisha Prize for the latest updates on our Venture Building Fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications for the\u00a02024<\/em>\u00a0intake opens on 10 August\u00a02023<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Anzisha Prize is a venture-building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The fellowship is a three-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth. During the course of the three years, the program will track the performance of the business and the entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 $50 000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the end of the three-year fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the Anzisha Prize alumni network. If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you\u2019ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income \u2013 then we look forward to receiving your application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Judging Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To be selected as one of our Anzisha ventures, your business or project will be judged on the following 5 criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be selected as one of our Anzisha Fellows, you must demonstrate two important qualities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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