Deadline: 20-Jan-23

FORBES AFRICA is calling on Africa’s brightest visionaries, risk-takers, change-makers and pioneers to take their place on the continent’s sought-after 30 Under 30 list.

For 2023, FORBES AFRICA are now on the quest for 30 of Africa’s most ingenious innovators under the age of 30 for the categories of Business, Technology, Creatives, Sport and Science/Health.

The Class of 2022 proved to the world that Africa’s Under 30s care about making money as well as meaning. For these young trailblazers, it was not just about commerce and clout but about ensuring they represent well their countries and the diverse, heterogeneous Africa they want to serve.

“Every year, the list keeps getting better and 2022 was also historic in that the cover shoot for this issue was in Botswana, for the first time outside of Johannesburg; and the finalists shone in every sense,” says Renuka Methil, Editor of FORBES AFRICA.

Categories

• Business and Technology Categories.
• Sports Category.
• Creatives Category.
• Health/Science Category.

Eligibility Criteria

• Business and Technology Categories
  • Must be an entrepreneur/founder aged 29 or younger on 31March 2023.
  • Should have a legitimate REGISTERED business on the continent.
  • Business/businesses should be two years or older (please ensure you have your audited financial documents for at least two years as well as your company’s registration documents; should you make the second stage, this will be required).
  • The more innovative the business the better (as it contributes to Africa’s growth story!).
  • Have you/your company created social impact on the African continent?
  • The company must be profit-generating.
  • Must employ people in Africa.
  • All applications must be in English.
• Sports Category
  • Must be a sports person aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2023.
  • Must be representing an African team.
  • Should have a proven track-record of no less than two years.
  • Should be making significant earnings.
  • Endorsement deals and/or awards of any kind would be a bonus.
  • Entrepreneurship and social impact are a plus, especially if applying under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must oblige by the same rules as under Business/Technology.
  • All applications must be in English.
• Creatives Category
  • Must be a creative aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2023.
  • Must be from or based in Africa.
  • Should be making significant earnings.
  • Should have a proven creative record of no less than two years.
  • Awards of any kind would be a bonus.
  • Social media presence will be taken into consideration.
  • Entrepreneurship and social impact are a plus, especially if applying under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must be legitimate, registered and also two years or older.
  • All applications must be in English.
• Health/Science Category
  • Must be a creative aged 29 or younger on 31 March 2023.
  • Must be from or based in Africa.
  • Should have a proven track record in the field of health and/or science for no less than two years.
  • Must have social influence and impact.
  • If the nominee is a doctor/professor, please provide us with documentation and a reference letter from the institution where the applicant received a doctorate or Ph.D.
  • Entrepreneurship and social impact are a plus, especially if applying under the Business/Technology category. However, the business must be legitimate, registered, and also two years or older.
  • All applications must be in English.

For more information, visit https://www.forbesafrica.com/under-30/2022/10/11/call-for-nominations-to-forbes-africas-30-under-30-class-of-2023/