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ABH 2023: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit and Win a Share of $1.5 Million!
ABH (Africa's Business Heroes) is a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, which aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative is part of the Jack Ma Foundation's long-term commitment to helping support and fosters an inclusive and strong entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. Since 2019, ABH has conducted a continent-wide search with its partners for 10 outstanding, mission-driven entrepreneurs that are striving to make a difference in their local communities.
Every year, 10 finalists are selected to compete in the ABH grand finale pitch competition and participate in a TV Show that will be broadcasted online and across the continent, competing for a share of $1.5 million in grant money. Over a 10-year period, ABH will recognize a total of 100 African entrepreneurs.
To date, over 72,000 entrepreneurs across the continent have participated in the ABH Prize Competition. The 10 outstanding finalists for 2022 were chosen from over 21,000 applicants from 54 African countries, representing a broad spectrum of industries including agriculture, consulting, energy environmental protection, healthcare, information and communication technology (ICT), and retail.
This year, ABH will be hosting in-person information sessions across the continent during the application period to facilitate the application process for interested entrepreneurs. Sessions will be held in Ethiopia, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Uganda in partnership with various local entrepreneur organizations and ABH local connect leads.
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