Aspiring African entrepreneurs with bold visions and a drive to create lasting impact are being called to step forward.
Applications are now open for Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2025, a flagship philanthropic initiative spearheaded by the Jack Ma Foundation.
Under the powerful call-to-action “It’s Time to Fan Your Flame,” this year’s competition is offering entrepreneurs a chance to win their share of US$1.5 million in grant funding. But the benefits extend beyond monetary support.
Finalists will gain access to world-class mentorship, tailored training programs, and inclusion in a dynamic pan-African network of change-makers and business leaders.
The application deadline is 8th June, 2025, and interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply now at www.africabusinessheroes.org/en/register.
The ABH platform is open to entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, across all sectors and stages of business.
Whether you’re building solutions in health, agriculture, education, fintech, or the creative industry, ABH2025 wants to hear your story.
Africa’s Business Heroes isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement to spotlight and empower the continent’s next generation of business leaders.
Apply today and take your place among Africa’s rising heroes.
