29/07/2025
The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 is offering over $100,000 in grant funding to support early-stage African entrepreneurs developing impactful innovations in climate-smart agriculture and fintech for financial inclusion. Open to for-profit, post-revenue companies no older than five years and led by at least one African founder, the competition targets businesses operating across sub-Saharan Africa. Entrepreneurs must demonstrate strong leadership, a scalable business model, social or environmental impact, and measurable market traction. Finalists will pitch their solutions at Stanford Graduate School of Business on September 15, 2025, followed by an awards ceremony in San Francisco. Winners in each category will receive $100,000 for first place, $60,000 for second, and $40,000 for third. All travel expenses for selected finalists will be covered. Applications are free and must be submitted online by April 30, 2025. The competition is a flagship initiative of FINCA Ventures, a global impact investing platform focused on ending poverty through innovation.
Source : finca.org
