African Entrepreneurship Award 2026: BMCE Bank of Africa

African Entrepreneurship Award 2026: BMCE Bank of Africa – AEAward

Dear Women (and men) Entrepreneurs,

Are you an African, woman entrepreneur with a great business idea that will create jobs and improve lives in your region? We know that African women are the engines that power economic growth in our cities, towns and villages.

At the African Entrepreneurship Award we also know the challenges for women to start and grow businesses in Africa. Our mentors include women experienced in how to break through to your customers, get initial funding, get your product to market and manage legal processes.

With a step-by-step application process, a little time will get you a lot of results. Today, we invite you to spend just 30 minutes to change the next 30 years of your life! Apply today!

At the African Entrepreneurship Award, know your business idea is safe, your time is respected, and your mentorship is our key priority. In 2015, just 25% of our business proposals came from women. For 2016, we want to change that.

Join the journey today, and know that we are here to journey with you. Your African-Award Team

• Launch of 2025 Edition: February 17
• Round 1 Closes: April 28

African Entrepreneurship Award

Did you know ? 

One entrepreneur can make a difference…..Last year, a woman entrepreneur from Uganda decided to quit killing trees to fire her brick kiln. Instead, she boldly decided to invest in an unusual biogas method. Her grit won her $25,000 and put her small business on an upward trajectory. All because she didn’t want to kill more trees. Your one idea can make a big difference too. Share it with us today.

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BMCE Bank of Africa – AEAward