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Africa Business Heroes (ABH) 2026

Key Information
Organisation
Jack Ma Foundation
Status
Closed
Application Deadline
28 Apr 2026
Program Type
Competition
Amount
USD 1,500,000

About this Program

The Jack Ma Foundation flagship philanthropic program in Africa to support and showcase local talent creating positive impact.

Benefits & What You Get

Share of $1.5M prize pool; global publicity; mentorship from business icons; exclusive community access.

Eligibility

African citizens or descendants; company registered and primarily operating in Africa; 3+ years of revenue.

Startups That Could Apply

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mPharma Ghana Reimagining African pharmacy
Ghana
Startup
Ampersand Rwanda African electric moto pioneer
Rwanda
Startup
Kiira Motors Corporation East Africa's first solar bus
Uganda
Startup
Stitch South Africa Payment infrastructure for Africa
South Africa
Startup
Botlhale AI Voice AI for African languages
South Africa
Startup
Farmerline Ghana Digital tools for Africa's farmers
Ghana

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