Industry: Entrepreneurship
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Last Article: 2025-09-16 06:00:00+00:00
Several startup initiatives across Africa have been announced or are accepting applications. These include programs in South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and pan-African accelerators focused on various sectors such as fintech, agritech, and digital innovation.
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH), an initiative by Alibaba Philanthropy, has revealed the 10 finalists for its 2025 competition with a $1.5 million prize pool. The competition received 32,000 applications from all 54 African countries, with finalists set to compete in Kigali in December.
Africa's Business Heroes (ABH), an initiative by Alibaba Philanthropy, has selected 20 finalists for its 2025 competition with a $1.5 million prize. The competition received 32,000 applications from all 54 African countries, with finalists spanning 9 countries and 10 sectors.