Kelly African Business Challenge for Entrepreneurs in Africa
    Kelly African Business Challenge for Entrepreneurs in Africa
    Competition & Award

    Kelly African Business Challenge for Entrepreneurs in Africa

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    About

    The Kelly African Business Challenge is a competition designed for entrepreneurs born in Africa, encouraging them to submit their business pitches for a chance to win up to $5,000 in prize money, receive valuable feedback from experienced judges, and gain exposure through networking opportunities, all while enhancing their investment readiness.

    Benefits

    • One-on-one feedback from experienced judges and mentors
    • Prize money up to $5,000 (with $2,500 for the first place)
    • Clear business pitch format to help create investor-ready materials
    • Exposure and networking resources through the global academic business club

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Entrepreneurs must be born in Africa and the startup must be registered and operating in Africa
    • Registered business must have been operating for at least one year
    • Must have a viable business model with impact potential and reachable market
    • Each team or project is limited to one submission

    Target Region

    Africa

    Target Sector

    All Industries

    Africa Business Club @ Kelley School of Business

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