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Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI)

Original Jack Ma Foundation prize launched 2018-2019, now consolidated under Africa's Business Heroes (ABH). USD 10 million committed over 10 years to recognise 100 African entrepreneurs.

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Key Information
Organisation
Jack Ma Foundation
Location
Pan-Africa
Status
Awarded
Program Type
Competition
Amount
USD 300,000
Size
large
Cohort
Consolidated as ABH
Language
English
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About this Program

The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) was Jack Ma's flagship entrepreneur programme in Africa, launched at the 2018 UN General Assembly. The Jack Ma Foundation committed USD 10 million over 10 years to recognise 100 African entrepreneurs, with annual grand finale pitch competitions awarding USD 1.5 million across 10 finalists. The programme has now been consolidated and rebranded as Africa's Business Heroes (ABH), which continues annually under Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation. ANPI is preserved here as a historical record and parent programme. For current competition details, see Africa's Business Heroes 2026.

Benefits & What You Get

Share of USD 1.5 million annual grant pool, mentorship from Jack Ma and judges, capacity building, storytelling and media exposure, lifetime access to Netpreneur community.

Eligibility

African entrepreneurs from all 54 countries, all sectors, all ages and genders. Founder/co-founder of registered, headquartered, operating African business with proven traction.

Equity Terms

Zero Equity (Grant)