Applications are currently being accepted for the Global Business School Network (GBSN) Africa Business Concept Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Africa Business Concept Challenge (ABCC) is an annual virtual competition for African undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging teams to turn local community challenges into practical, sustainable business solutions. Participants gain mentorship, investor feedback, and lifetime access to the Ennova platform, while developing real-world entrepreneurial skills over a structured five-week process. The competition emphasizes innovation, SDG alignment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical impact.
Hands-on entrepreneurial and business experience
Practical skills in problem-solving, research, and business planning
Exposure to international experts and investors
Development of solutions that are grounded in local realities
Opportunity to build networks across African institutions and future leaders
Teams of 2–5 members, with at least 2 members enrolled at an African institution
Each team must have a faculty mentor from a participating institution
One member serves as Team Captain for communication and registration
Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged
No participation fee
Apply for GBSN Africa Business Concept Challenge