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