To support the incredible work that small businesses are doing in communities worldwide, Ashoka has launched the “Power of Local Challenge”.

The challenge seeks support system that are weaving collaborative networks for local small businesses, creating access to structures of support and capacity building as well as providing support to financial barriers

Benefits of Participation 

11 winners will be awarded a cash prize of up to $60,000 as follows:

Eligibility for Participation 

Note that your initiative must be primarily impacting at least one of the following countries: Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe.

Evaluation Criteria

How to Apply

Begin your application here. The deadline for submission for the Power of Local Challenge is Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

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To support the incredible work that small businesses are doing in communities worldwide, Ashoka has launched the “Power of Local Challenge”.

The challenge seeks support system that are weaving collaborative networks for local small businesses, creating access to structures of support and capacity building as well as providing support to financial barriers

Benefits of Participation 

11 winners will be awarded a cash prize of up to $60,000 as follows:

Eligibility for Participation 

Note that your initiative must be primarily impacting at least one of the following countries: Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe.

Evaluation Criteria

How to Apply

Begin your application here. The deadline for submission for the Power of Local Challenge is Wednesday, February 26, 2025.

Join @techbuildafrica on Telegram