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Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) Joins Forces With Ecosystem of Partners for the 2020 “Africa’s Business Heroes” Competition

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Ashesi is excited to join in the work to achieve this vision of African entrepreneurship together with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative.

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  • Ashesi is excited to join in the work to achieve this vision of African entrepreneurship together with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative.
  • Dalberg is proud to partner with the Jack Ma Foundations Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI).
  • RiseUp is thrilled to be partnering with the Jack Ma Foundation's Africa Netpreneur Initiative Prize (ANPI) for the second year in a row as we search together for Africa's 2020 Business Heroes!
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has so far supported projects worldwide including the Jack Ma Rural Education Program, the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, and Jordan's Queen Rania Foundation.

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) Launches Search for “Africa’s Business Heroes”

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200406005554/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200406005554/en/
    Top 10 Winners from 2019 Africas Business Heroes Prize Competition (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ABH prize competition and show is organized by the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI), the Jack Ma Foundations flagship philanthropic program in Africa.
  • The ANPI organizes the Africa's Business Heroes prize competition and show, in which ten finalists have the opportunity to pitch their business to win a share of $1.5 million in grant money.
  • Established by Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, the Jack Ma Foundation was founded on 15 December 2014 and has been focusing on education, entrepreneurship, womens leadership, and the environment.
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has so far supported projects worldwide including the Jack Ma Rural Education Program, the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative, the Ma & Morley Scholarship Program, and Jordan's Queen Rania Foundation.

$1 Million Awarded to African Entrepreneurs in Grand Finale of the Jack Ma Foundation Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative

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Sunday, November 17, 2019
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Last night the Jack Ma Foundation hosted its first annual Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) grand finale awarding $1 million in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs from across Africa.

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  • Last night the Jack Ma Foundation hosted its first annual Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) grand finale awarding $1 million in prize money to 10 entrepreneurs from across Africa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191117005049/en/
    Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Finale Judges (from left to right) - Strive Masiyiwa, Jack Ma, Ibukun Awosika, and Joe Tsai (Photo: Business Wire)
    The ANPI is a flagship initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation, created by Jack Ma after his first trip to Africa in 2017.
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has committed to running the competition for 10 years.
  • Each of these entrepreneurs looked at big challenges facing their communities, and saw them as opportunities, said Jack Ma, Founder of the Alibaba Group and Jack Ma Foundation.

Entry Deadline for Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative is 30 June

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Friday, June 21, 2019
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LAGOS, Nigeria, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for entries for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) will be closing on 30 June.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for entries for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) will be closing on 30 June.
  • The ANPI is a flagship initiative for the Jack Ma Foundation in Africa.
  • Jack Ma decided to create the prize after his first trip to Africa in July 2017 when he was inspired by the energy and entrepreneurial potential of the young people he met.
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has teamed up with regional partners: Nailab (continental and Eastern Africa), 22 on Sloane (South Africa), Nine (West Africa), and Rise Up (North Africa) to promote the Prize in their respective regions.

Entry Deadline for Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative is 30 June

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Friday, June 21, 2019
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LAGOS, Nigeria, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for entries for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) will be closing on 30 June.

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  • LAGOS, Nigeria, June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The call for entries for the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) will be closing on 30 June.
  • The ANPI is a flagship initiative for the Jack Ma Foundation in Africa.
  • Jack Ma decided to create the prize after his first trip to Africa in July 2017 when he was inspired by the energy and entrepreneurial potential of the young people he met.
  • The Jack Ma Foundation has teamed up with regional partners: Nailab (continental and Eastern Africa), 22 on Sloane (South Africa), Nine (West Africa), and Rise Up (North Africa) to promote the Prize in their respective regions.