D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

The Creative Economy Challenge & Award is a new initiative launched as part of Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, in collaboration with the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. It is designed to spotlight bold and innovative startups and organizations operating at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship in West Africa and beyond.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 3, 2025
2. Type: Entrepreneurs / Startup Challenge
3. Sponsor: Digital for Development (D4D) Hub
4. Host Country: Nigeria (Lagos)
5. Eligible Regions: West Africa

Eligibility Criteria for D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

West-African startup or organisation already developing a project or initiative

They are especially looking for tech-enabled and digitally developed project/product offerings with demonstrable traction, team capacity, and long-term creative and economic impact.

Benefits of D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

1. Invitation by D4D Hub to travel and stay in Lagos to attend Moonshot and pitch your project on 15th October
2. Access to win from a $30,000 prize money pool for the 3 finalists (15,000 / 10,000 / 5,000)
3. Investor exposure facilitated by D4D Hub and TechCabal
4. Visibility at Moonshot 2025 among tech leaders, donors, and policymakers shaping Africa’s creative digital future

How to Apply

For more details, visit D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award webpage

Application Deadline

September 3, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025