Africa's Business Heroes

ABOUT ANPI

The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropic entrepreneur program in Africa. We aim to identify, spotlight and support African entrepreneur heroes creating impact in their communities and building a more inclusive economy for the future.

WE ARE...

ANPI Mission Statement

Real life heroes with hopes, dreams,
courage and the desire to create…

Jack Ma's Message

Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative

Graca Machel

Chair of the Graca Machel Trust Board

Ban-Ki Moon

8th Secretary General of the United Nations

Pan-African

We are open to Candidates from all 54 African Countries.

Inclusive

Entrepreneurs of all ages and of both sexes 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.

WE ARE...

Pan-African

We are open to Candidates from all 54 African Countries.

Inclusive

Entrepreneurs of all ages and of both sexes 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.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Confirm you are eligible for the Prize

STEP 3

Submit an Application & an Introductory Video

STEP 4

Get a Reference

2020 TIMELINE

Apr

06^th Apr: App Opens & Launch Webcast

May

Skills-building & Info Webinars

Jun

09^th Jun: Application Closes

Mid-Jul

Top 50
Announced

Early Aug

Top 20
Announced

Mid-Aug

Semi-Final Pitches

Sept

Top 10
Announced
Top 10
Due Diligence

End of Nov

Grand Finale & Summit

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