Africa's Business Heroes

ABH 2025 Applications are Open

Ready to become the next ABH Hero? The 2025 Prize is waiting for you!

ABH 2025 Applications are Open

You could be the 2025 ABH Prize Winner!

ABOUT AFRICA'S BUSINESS HEROES

Africa's Business Heroes (ABH) is the Jack Ma Foundation's flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support entrepreneurs. Our mission is to showcase and grow local talent who are creating positive impact in their communities and beyond, and inspire a movement of African entrepreneurship. Over a ten-year period, the program will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs and provide grant funding, training programs, and broader support for the broad African entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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TRULY PAN-AFRICAN

We are open to Candidates from all 54 African Countries.

INCLUSIVE

Entrepreneurs of all ages and genders are
encouraged to apply.

SECTOR-
AGNOSTIC

Entrepreneurs from all industries
are eligible to apply.

GRASSROOTS
ORIENTED

We are looking for entrepreneurs
from all levels of society.

SUPPORT

The ABH PRIZE

Africa's Business Heroes directly supports talented and promising African entrepreneurs through its namesake Prize competition. Each year the Prize selects ten "business heroes" from across Africa that compete for their share of USD 1.5 million in grant funding. During the competition, participants have also exclusive access to training, mentoring and learning programmes, as well as to a community of like-minded African business leaders.

Applicants stand the chance to…

Learn about
yourself & business

Receive invaluable
feedback

Develop skills
to tell your story

Join an entrepreneurship
ecosystem

Access exclusive
mentorship and training

Gain global
recognition & exposure

Pitch to business legends
and win your share of
USD $1.5 million

To learn more, read about "The Prize"

SHOW

Explore the SHOW

Africa's Business Heroes believes in the importance of storytelling and amplifying the journeys of African entrepreneurs. Through the ABH TV Show, Documentary, and media features, we aim to shine a spotlight on the passion, resilience, and innovation of Africa's entrepreneurs.

EXPLORE THE SHOW

GROW

The ABH COMMUNITY

Africa's entrepreneurial ecosystem is vibrant. Through the power of collaboration, sharing, and global networks, we aim to nurture an open community of stakeholders: entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and service providers, to unlock opportunities and solve challenges together.

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