Description:
The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative is Jack Ma’s flagship entrepreneur program in Africa led by the Jack Ma Foundation. The programme is seeking to support African entrepreneurs by awarding 10 of them every year with a shared $1M grant over the next 10 years. Jack Ma Foundation mission is to identify and spotlight African entrepreneur heroes and their stories to inspire the continent and beyond.
The Jack Ma Foundation (JMF) is a charitable organisation founded in 2014 by Jack Ma, Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group. The foundation’s aim is to promote human development in harmony with both society and the environment, while its mission is to work towards a world of bluer skies, cleaner water, healthier communities, and more open thinking.
Prize Benefits:
- The Jack Ma Foundation Africa Netpreneur 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.
Eligibility
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.
Application instructions:
Click on the “Click to Apply” button below to apply. For more details please visit the official page. The application Deadline is June 30, 2019
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- Applications Start: 27th March 2019
- Applications End: 30th June 2019
- Top 50 regional finalists Announcement: August 2019
- Top 10 finalists Announcement: October 2019
- Grand Finale Event: November 2019