The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative is Jack Ma’s flagship entrepreneur program in Africa led by the Jack Ma Foundation.
From 2021 our award changes its concept - now the award will give out for outstanding achievements in crypto-entrepreneurship and blockchain We are establishing a national African award in the field of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, mining, tokens and ICO (Initial Coin Offering) to encourage outstanding achievements of the leading companies in the field of blockchain technology development, state and public organizations, business structures, as well as individual figures who have made a significant contribution to the development of the African segment of the global blockchain and crypto community. The following nominations will be provided:
The award will be held in December 2021 and March 2022
The 2021 winners will be selected by the organizing committee of the Prize, next year's winners will also be selected by online popular vote.
To apply for the Award, please fill out the form below and provide the following information:
Good luck to you!
Our mission is to identify and spotlight African entrepreneur heroes and their stories to inspire the continent and beyond.
The Prize will host a grand finale pitch competition in Africa where ten finalists from across the continent will compete for a share of US$1 million in total grant prize money.
Make it to the grand finale and you’ll have your shot to pitch your story to Jack and the rest of the judges.
The Prize will be fully inclusive. Entrepreneurs of any age, gender, and sector who are nationals from any 54 African countries are encouraged to apply.
Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Jack Ma's Message
Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Graca Machel invites you to apply
Applications open to entrepreneurs from across the continent encouraging both traditional and tech driven businesses to apply
The applications closes and we kick off the review and judging process.
We will short list to the top 50 applicants and they will be announced in August
The final 10 businesses, selected from the top 50
The grand finale event where the top ten finalists will pitch Jack Ma and compete for US$1 million in total prize money
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