The Anzisha Prize, Africa’s leading program for young entrepreneurs has announced that applications for the 2025 cohort are now open! The Anzisha Prize is Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneur changemakers aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $140,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent.
The 2024 Prize winners were announced at the annual Entrepreneurship Education in Africa Awards (EEA) gala event held in Johannesburg, South Africa:
Mathias Charles Yabe from Ghana won the prize for job creation. Through his business, Ako Fresh, Yabe offers farmers food preservation and cold storage services to help extend the shelf life of crops. Not only does this minimise post-harvest loss but is also environmentally friendly given that the cold storage facilities are solar powered. The business creates jobs both directly and indirectly across its supply chain.
Angolan N’zinga António won the award for outstanding system delivery for her business Confeitaria Gailza – a small bakery that specializes in selling cakes and pastry products. The award recognises her ability to successfully improve her operations by streamlining her manufacturing process ensuring her goods get into the hands of consumers faster.
Sharon Alyorneku from Ghana was bestowed the award for storytelling. Her business, Peng Street is a fashion house selling trendy clothes that meet the fashion needs of university students across her country and in the continent. It is recognised for changing the story of African fashion for young people.
Angolan Ivo Bonfim, founder and CEO of Óptica Ipris Vision Centre , which manufactures lenses and frames for eyeglasses won the award for revenue.
Join the 2025 Fellowship!
For the year 2025, a total of 35 exceptional young entrepreneurs will be selected for a transformative multiyear fellowship experience. Fellows will receive business support which includes business coaching, experiential learning and resources to help them develop and scale their ventures.
The venture building fellowship is a multi-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth. During the fellowship, the performance of the business and the entrepreneur is tracked.
Businesses that show exemplary growth and initiative are rewarded with benefits and services such as short courses, cloud services and cash stipends.
At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses and successes for a chance to win their share of prizes to the value of $50 000. The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories: the job creation, revenue growth, storytelling and integrating systems and processes. At the end of the fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the prestigious Anzisha Prize alumni network.
This year, the Anzisha Prize is placing a special emphasis on green entrepreneurs. “We are looking for passionate individuals who are tackling environmental challenges with innovative and sustainable business solutions”, said Didi Onwu, Managing Editor of the Anzisha Prize, saying that green entrepreneurs are an essential part of the solution to more than just climate and environmental action, but for a sustainable economic future.
To apply, click here.
To nominate a young entrepreneur, click here.
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