Mandela Rhodes Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Äänit Prize Offering Up to $100,000 for Social Impact Ventures in Africa

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has officially opened applications for the 2026 Äänit Prize, a prestigious social impact award designed to support innovative African ventures addressing some of the continent’s most pressing development challenges. The prize will provide up to $100,000 in funding annually to between one and four winners, supporting projects and businesses that deliver measurable social impact for Africa’s most marginalised communities.