Prototype funding of US$ 15 thousand for business ideas for a better Africa from Co-Creation Hub
The Diaspora Challenge seeks scalable business solutions to social challenges in Africa. The challenge invites proposals in three thematic areas, including one on clean and affordable energy. The winning ideas will receive prototype funding of US$ 15 thousand, seed investment and mentorship to put their idea into action. Only Africans in diaspora are eligible. Ideas have to be submitted by 30 June 2020.
Africa - All countries
Research grant
Only Africans in the diaspora are eligible. Your project should be in education, technology and energy. Your idea should be able to solve a clear problem/issue that affects a large number of people in Africa. Incumbents will need to be prepared to spend the next nine (9) months building the solution and going out to understand your potential uses.
Applications will be made online. There is a checklist to evaluate if your idea is suitable for the Diaspora Challenge. Detailed information is available on the webpage of Co-Creation Hub to guide the application process.