The D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025 is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower startups and organizations driving innovation at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship across West Africa and beyond.
Launched in partnership with TechCabal’s Moonshot 2025, this program aims to highlight impactful, tech-enabled creative projects shaping Africa’s digital future.
Why Apply?
Selected participants will receive:
- Fully-funded trip to Lagos, Nigeria, to attend Moonshot 2025 and pitch their project on October 15, 2025.
- A share of the $30,000 prize pool is awarded to three finalists ($15,000 / $10,000 / $5,000).
- Investor exposure through D4D Hub and TechCabal connections.
- High-level visibility among tech leaders, donors, and policymakers in Africa’s creative economy sector.
Who Can Apply?
The competition is open to:
- West African startups or organizations with a legally registered business.
- Projects that are tech-enabled, creative, and demonstrate measurable traction.
- Teams with proven capacity and long-term impact potential in the creative digital space.
Application Details:
Applicants must submit:
- Organization and project details.
- A comprehensive pitch deck showcasing vision, structure, tech innovation, and impact.
- Supporting documentation on business performance and creative reach.
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Deadline to apply: September 3, 2025, 5 PM CET
Finalists must be available to pitch in Lagos, Nigeria, on October 15–16, 2025.
For inquiries, contact au-eu@d4dhub.eu.
Take this chance to gain global exposure, secure funding, and be recognized as a leader in Africa’s creative tech revolution.
Apply now and transform your creative vision into reality!
