Everyone agrees that entrepreneurship can create jobs
Everyone agrees that entrepreneurship can create jobs
But
not enough resources are provided to young African entrepreneurs.
The Anzisha Prize has responded to this gap in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
It offers Very Young Entrepreneurs (VYEs) across Africa seed funding and comprehensive business and individual support to enable them to thrive as business owners.
As the prize celebrates its success, we would like to introduce the 2020 Anzisha Prize finalists who are running businesses in their countries, employing their peers and paving the way for others to do the same.
We received over 1200 applications from across the continent, followed by due diligence visits to 50 shortlisted hopefuls to find our Top 20. Join us on October 27th at 5pm CAT (GMT+2) to find out who wins !
But
not enough resources are provided to young African entrepreneurs.
The Anzisha Prize has responded to this gap in the entrepreneurship ecosystem by offering Very Young Entrepreneurs (VYEs) across Africa seed funding and comprehensive business and individual support to enable them to thrive as business owners.
This year
As the Prize celebrates its success, we would like to introduce the 2020 Anzisha Prize finalists who are running businesses in their countries, employing their peers and paving the way for others to do the same.
We received over 1200 applications from across the continent, followed by due diligence visits to 50 shortlisted hopefuls to find our Top 20. Join us on October 27th 5pm CAT (GMT+2) to find out who wins!
This year, the Prize celerates its success over the past 10 years
122
amazing
VYEs selected
2 200
jobs created
by VYEs
$7 000 000+
raised in grants
& investments
Over the past 10 years
122
amazing
VYEs selected
2 200
jobs created
by VYEs
$7 000 000+
raised in grants
& investments
Click on the link below to watch the show at 5pm CAT (GMT+2)
Read below about our Top 20 Finalists from across Africa
Vote for the Viewers Choice award and choose your favourite entrepreneur who is young (15 - 22 years old), African and showing us that young people are changing the world.
Register for the 2020 Anzisha Prize Virtual Conference to see who will win a no-strings-attached $25 000 Grand Prize to grow their business.
Click on the link below to watch the show at 5pm CAT (GMT+2)
Read below about our Top 20 Finalists from across Africa
Vote for the Viewers Choice award and choose your favourite entrepreneur who is young (15 - 22 years old), African and showing us that young people are changing the world.
Register for the 2020 Anzisha Prize Virtual Conference to see who will win a no-strings-attached $25 000 Grand Prize to grow their business.
Meet this year's Top 20 entrepreneurs
These young entrepreneurs aged between 15-22, are actively running impactful social ventures or for-profit businesses. Competing from over 16 countries, read their profiles to find out who stands a chance to win $25 000!
Meet this year's Top 20 entrepreneurs
As the Prize celebrates its success, we would like to introduce the 2020 Anzisha Prize finalists who are running businesses in their countries, employing their peers and paving the way for others to do the same.
Morocco
Founded IA4YOU in 2019 and has created jobs for 4 full-time, 7 part-time employees
Sector: Information Technology
Ghana
Founded Kobaa-Ok in 2019 and has created jobs for 8 full-time and 8 part-time employees
Sector: Agriculture Sector
Benin
Founded Abiathar Services in 2018 and has created jobs for 2 full-time, 2 part-time employees
Sector: Energy
Malawi
Founded IKFP in 2018 and has created jobs for 3 full-time, 5 part-time employees.
Sector: Manufacturing
Sierra Leone
Founded IFA in 2018 and has created jobs for 3 full-time and 6 part-time employees
Sector: Environment
Rwanda
Founded Kaso in 2019 and has created jobs for 2 full-time and 23 part-time employees
Sector: Manufacturing
Ghana
Founded PopKing Ghana in 2018 and has created 2 full-time jobs for employees
Sector: Consumer Products
Ghana
Founded Emergency LED in 2018 and has created jobs for 5 full-time and 5 part-time employees
Sector: Energy
Kenya
Founded Shulemall in 2018 and has created jobs for 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees
Sector: Retail
Morocco
Founded Isla Pack in 2018 and has created jobs for 6 full-time and 3 part-time employees
Sector: Manufacturing
South Africa
Founded Wozilex in 2017 and has created jobs for 6 full-time employees
Sector: Agriculture
Sierra Leone
Founded EPHGP in 2017 and has created jobs for 14 full-time and 24 part-time employees
Sector: Agriculture
Senegal
Founded SallyMaa in 2017 and has created jobs for 4 full-time and 2 part-time employees
Sector: Fashion
Cameroon
Founded Supreme Sparkle in 2018 and has created jobs for 2 full-time and 6 part-time employees
Sector: Fashion.
Uganda
Founded Minute5 in 2019 and has created jobs for 3 full-time and 3 part-time employees
Sector: Consumer products.
Egypt
Founded Presto in 2019 and has created jobs for 11 full-time employees
Sector: Retail
Uganda
Founded Biha Eco Venture in 2018 and has created jobs for 8 full-time and 10 part-time employees
Sector: Manufacturing
Tanzania
Founded Cutoff Recycle in 2018 and has created jobs for 5 full-time and 12 part-time employees
Sector: Environmental
Madagascar
Founded Sayna in 2019 and has created jobs for 3 full-time and 1 part-time employee
Sector: Education
Nigeria
Founded Recyclift in 2019 and has created jobs for 5 full-time and 1 part-time employee
Sector: Environmental