Application Deadline: April 30th 2018
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Eligibility.
You, the entrepreneur, must meet the following criteria to submit your business proposal:
- You are a citizen, & over 18 years of age.
- Your idea or business is a for-profit.
- You have a strategy for positive social impact.
- Your idea fits in one of this year’s categories.
- Your idea is for Africa, or an African country.
- Your idea or business includes a technological component.
- You must be a citizen of an African country.
- You must be a minimum of 18 years old as of November 1, 2018.
- Your business or idea must be applicable in an African country.
- Your business or idea must include a technological component (digital, machinery, computers, ICT, automated processes, field related technologies,…)
- Your business or idea must be for profit.
- Your business or idea must include a social impact. You need to articulate the problem you are trying to solve as well as the solution you offer.
- Your business or idea must be relevant to one of these categories:
Award Categories:
Innovation
New technology, new business model or attempting to solve a problem that’s never been solved before in your region.
Criteria Include
- Is it durable?
- Is it multi-functional?
- Is it environmentally sustainable?
- Is it low cost?
Sports
Promotes integrity, perseverance and friendship to unite communities.
Criteria Include
- To what extent does it strengthen the economy?
- To what extent does it improve health of our youth?
- To what extent does it reflect values, especially integrity?
The Journey:
Ten months to launch or scale your idea, build your business, & share in the Award.
Timeline:
For More Information:Visit the Official Webpage of the African Entrepreneurship Award 2018
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