About this opportunity
Africa's premier award for entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have started their own businesses, with cash prizes and three years of venture-building support.
Anzisha Prize is offering this prize to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Pan-African. It is designed for ventures working in All Sectors at the Youth-led, MSME stage.
The opportunity offers Up to $12,500, with support including Cash prize, Three years of business consulting, Global media exposure. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-08-26. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
YouthPrize15-22
Quick facts
Funding
Up to $12,500
Opportunity type
Prize
Deadline
2026-08-26
Status
Closed
Countries
Pan-African
Sectors
All Sectors
Business stage
Youth-led, MSME
Target applicants
Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35
What you can get
- Cash prize
- Three years of business consulting
- Global media exposure
Who can apply
- Aged 15-22
- African resident
- Already running a business
What you need to apply
✓ID or passport
✓Business overview
✓Reference letter
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
Ready to apply
This round has closed
Applications are no longer open. Check the organiser's page for the next cycle, or browse opportunities that are open now.
