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FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to San Francisco, Carlifornia plus $USD 100,000 grant prize)

NCA Ventures is hosting the second annual Prize Competition to fund early-stage companies with visionary leaders looking to drive impact and innovation in climate-smart agriculture and fintech in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports rising African entrepreneurs who are leveraging innovative technologies and designing disruptive business models to drive impact and innovation. Hosted by FINCA Ventures, the Prize Competition is a “shark tank” style event that brings together early-stage companies and visionary leaders, donors, and investors who are passionate about entrepreneurship.
This year’s competition will be held in San Francisco, California. It will focus on Africa-based social enterprises working in the climate-smart agriculture and fintech sectors.
Prize: $100,000 Grant
Fully Funded Travel to San Francisco
For African entrepreneurs in fintech & agriculture
Deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility Criteria for FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs
- Companies must have at least one African founder, be for-profit, post-revenue, be revenue-generating for five years or less, be operational in sub-Saharan Africa, and address issues in financial inclusion or agriculture as described above.
- To win a grant award, participants must be able to travel to San Francisco (with costs covered by FINCA) to present in front of a panel of judges and attend the awards ceremony and reception.
- FINCA is looking for companies with a significant presence in sub-Saharan Africa and whose solution fits into one of the following two categories: climate-smart agriculture and fintech for financial inclusion.
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Benefits of FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs
- $100,000 grant
- Fully funded trip to San Francisco, California
- Opportunity to pitch to international investors
- Global exposure and networking opportunities
How to Apply
For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the FINCA Ventures Prize Competition
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