If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income, then we want your application.
Become a role model and inspire other young entrepreneurs to believe in the difference they can make in Africa, with the right support.
Africa’s future lies in your hands and we want to celebrate your potential to grow your country’s economy and create jobs.
Join Africa's leading youth entrepreneurs to become an Anzisha Prize Fellows.
20 October 2021 - Applications Open
31 November 2021 - Applications Close
January - March 2022 - Phone Interviews, Assignments and Due Diligence visits
April 2022 - Announcement of Top 26
August 2022 - Anzisha Prize Induction
For any queries email prize@anzishaprize.org
The Anzisha Prize is a venture building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years.
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. 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 $140 000.
The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories
At the end of the three year fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the Anzisha Prize alumni network.