Harvard Africa Business Club Opens Final Application Window for $55,000 Startup Competition

The Harvard Africa Business Club has officially launched the final application round for its prestigious Harvard New Venture Competition. This highly anticipated contest is open exclusively to African startups that have been operating for fewer than five years. The competition culminates in the awarding of significant prizes totaling up to $55,000, which will be distributed to the winning ventures during the annual Africa Business Conference. This major event is scheduled to take place in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 27-28, 2026. Beyond the crucial financial backing, the competition offers valuable capacity building opportunities. The thirty highest-ranked applicants will receive intensive one-on-one mentorship sessions. This mentorship will be provided by expert consultant teams comprised of current MBA students, offering strategic guidance to help the founders refine their business models and scale their operations. Applications are currently open, and interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to submit their proposals promptly to seize this opportunity for funding, exposure, and elite strategic advice from the Harvard community.