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. It is designed to spotlight bold and innovative startups and organisations operating at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship in West Africa and beyond.

What’s in it for you? 

– 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

Who is eligible? 

West-African startup or organisation already developing a project or initiative

Expectations 

We are especially looking for tech-enabled and digitally developed project/product offerings with demonstrable traction, team capacity, and long-term creative and economic impact.

Please fill out this application form below with accurate information and upload your organisation’s and project’s files. 

Tip: Prepare all your uploadable documents before filling out the form

For any questions about the D4D Creative Economy Challenge and Award, contact us at: au-eu@d4dhub.eu

Time to fill the form: approx. 10 minutes

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 

3rd September 2025 5 pm CET (Central European Time)