Deadline: August 15, 2025
The Financial Times/World Bank Group Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2025 is now open for applications. This prestigious pan-African initiative recognises and celebrates transformative, scalable, and commercially viable solutions that address some of the continent’s most pressing development challenges. Jointly hosted by the Financial Times and the World Bank Group, the awards aim to spotlight innovative projects that are not only impactful but also resilient and sustainable.
This is the second edition of the awards, building on the success of the 2024 programme, which saw groundbreaking initiatives across clean energy, biodiversity, digital infrastructure, and more.
About the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2025
The Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2025 highlights African-led or Africa-focused solutions that blend impact with commercial viability. These awards seek to drive attention and investment towards development projects that are actively reshaping Africa’s future through sustainable innovation.
The initiative culminates in a high-level awards ceremony in London, during the Financial Times’ 12th Africa Summit, offering unmatched visibility and networking opportunities for participants and winners alike.
Award Categories
Applicants can submit entries under the following six categories:
- Access to Electricity & Infrastructure
- Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Local Manufacturing
- Tourism
- Judges’ Award for Excellence – selected from among all the category winners
These categories reflect the strategic pillars of development that are critical to Africa’s long-term success.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2025, projects must meet the following requirements:
- Have been operational from 2015 onwards
- Meet at least one of the following thresholds:
- Annual revenues of US$3 million or more
- Total investments of US$5 million or more
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Awards Ceremony: October 22, 2025, London – concluding the FT Africa Summit
Why You Should Apply
Participating in the Africa Sustainable Futures Awards 2025 can significantly elevate the visibility of your solution, opening doors to new partnerships, funding, and international recognition. The awards are not just a celebration but a platform for scaling high-impact initiatives across the continent.
Projects recognised in the inaugural 2024 edition included notable names such as Sun King (clean energy) and African Wildlife Foundation (biodiversity), underlining the awards’ commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social good.
How to Apply
If you are leading or supporting a solution in any of the award categories and meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this opportunity.
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Ensure your innovation gets the recognition it deserves at the Financial Times/World Bank Group Africa Sustainable Futures Awards.
