Opportunity Title: Digital Lion Program 2026: Free 10-Hour Alibaba Training for African Entrepreneur

Africa's Business Heroes — the flagship initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation — has become one of Africa's most visible platforms supporting business innovation and entrepreneurship. This year, it adds something completely new: the Digital Lion Program.

This is a free, 10-hour online learning experience built on Alibaba's own digital transformation playbooks, adapted for African markets, and open exclusively to Africa's Business Heroes participants. It runs from June 11 to July 9, 2026 — and you have until June 7 to apply.

What You Get

AI Mentor — A first-of-its-kind AI guide delivers personalised feedback on your capstone assignment, tailored to your specific business.

Alibaba Frameworks — Strategic playbooks drawn directly from Alibaba's growth story, localised for Africa's unique market conditions.

China Trip — Top performers are selected and invited to join the ABH China experience. Top finalists participate in an immersive programme at Alibaba's campus in Hangzhou, China, focused on digital transformation and logistics expertise. Africasustainabilitymatters

Platform Debut — This is the first structured programme on AGI's new online learning platform. You are part of the founding cohort.

What You Will Learn

In 10 focused hours, the programme equips you to turn vision into executable strategy, build resilient teams using battle-tested frameworks, and unlock the specific digital growth levers that scale African businesses — data, platform thinking, digital channels, and AI tools.

Who Should Apply

This programme is for Africa's Business Heroes participants building ventures in fintech, agritech, healthtech, logistics, edtech, or any sector where digital transformation drives growth.

The 2026 edition of Africa's Business Heroes calls on entrepreneurs building businesses that define the continent's future, under the theme "Defining Africa's Future Today." Techbuild

How to Apply

Visit africabusinessheroes.org/en/register before June 7, 2026. For support: info@africabusinessheroes.org or WhatsApp +250 792 575 614.