D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

Deadline: Sep 03, 2025

other

partially funded

Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

Startups and organizations operating at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship are invited to apply for the D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025.

📝 About D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award

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. This program aims to spotlight bold and innovative startups and organizations in West Africa and beyond.

Opportunity Details:

Date Published: August 22, 2025
Application Deadline: September 03, 2025
Category: Contest, Entrepreneurs, Grants
Eligible Locations: Africa
Sponsor Organization: Digital for Development Hub

🎁 Benefits of D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award

Participants in the challenge will receive the following benefits:

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

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a West-African startup or organization already developing a project or initiative.
Have a tech-enabled and digitally developed project/product offering with:
- Demonstrable traction
- Team capacity
- Long-term creative and economic impact

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: September 03, 2025
To apply, visit the D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award Application Portal.
Direct application link: Apply Here

🌍 Contact Information

For more details, visit the official D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award page.

Take this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas and contribute to shaping Africa’s creative digital future!

Benefits

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

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