The competition

One competition. Africa's next generation of innovators.

AFRIMMAK is a platform that empowers young Africans through entrepreneurship and innovation competitions — a single stage where students and young entrepreneurs showcase their ideas, find mentorship, and compete for the support to build something real.

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First cycle in planning

An entrepreneurship & innovation competition.

We give students and young entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their ideas, receive mentorship, connect with industry leaders, and compete for funding and support.

Our goal is to uncover Africa's next generation of innovators and help them transform their ideas into sustainable ventures — and in the process, provide solutions to Africa's problems.

Mentorship

One-to-one and small-group guidance from people who have built ventures and know the terrain.

Industry connections

Direct introductions to industry leaders, investors, and operators who can open doors.

A platform to showcase

A stage to put your idea in front of the people who matter — judges, partners, and peers.

Funding & support

Compete for funding and the wraparound support that turns a promising idea into a real venture.

FAQs

How the competition works.

Who can enter?

Students and young entrepreneurs across Africa with an idea worth backing. You bring the ambition and the idea — no track record of past ventures required.

What do winners receive?

Winners compete for funding and support to help turn their idea into a sustainable venture. Exact prizes and funding amounts for the next cycle are still being confirmed (TBC).

How does mentorship work?

Participants are paired with mentors and connected to industry leaders through the competition — guidance on shaping the idea, the pitch, and the plan to build it out.

Is there a cost to participate?

No. Taking part in the competition is free. We do not charge entry fees.

When is the next competition cycle?

The first cycle is being planned now. Dates are still to be confirmed (TBC) — get in touch to be the first to hear when entries open.

Still have a question, or want to know when entries open?

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