Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026

The Africa Business Heroes Competition 2026 is a grant-based competition for African entrepreneurs. It recognizes and funds successful African-led ventures, providing a share of a multi-year prize pool and access to training, mentorship, and exposure. Finalists receive extensive media coverage and opportunities for networking and growth within Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Cash grants to selected finalists, mentorship from business leaders, targeted training programs, global exposure and media coverage, access to a network of African entrepreneurs and partners.

Applicants must be the founder or co-founder of the business, be an African citizen or a direct descendant of an African citizen, have a company registered and operating in Africa, and demonstrate at least three years of revenue and market traction.

Apply through the official Africa Business Heroes website (see links).