Call for Applications: D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025 | $30,000 prize pool
Applications are now open for the D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025—a brand-new initiative under Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, in partnership with the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub.
This program is designed to spotlight bold, innovative startups and organisations working at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship in West Africa and beyond.
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Benefits
- Fully Sponsored Trip to Lagos: Be invited by D4D Hub to attend Moonshot 2025 and pitch your project live on October 15th.
- Win from a $30,000 Prize Pool: Awards for the top 3 finalists ($15,000 / $10,000 / $5,000).
- Investor & Stakeholder Exposure: Gain visibility among tech leaders, donors, and policymakers shaping Africa’s creative digital future, facilitated by D4D Hub and TechCabal.
Eligibility
- Open to West African startups and organisations with an active project or initiative.
- Projects must be tech-enabled or digitally driven, with:
- Demonstrable traction and adoption,
- Strong team capacity, and
- Potential for long-term creative and economic impact.
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Application Process
- Complete the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload your organisation’s and project’s required documents.
- Deadline: September 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM CET (Central European Time).
