Calling all young creatives across Sub-Saharan Africa! Canva is inviting you to showcase your design skills in the 2025 Africa Design Challenge.
This is your chance to craft practical, high-impact templates that meet the unique needs of local businesses—from WhatsApp product menus to social media videos, business cards, email templates, brand kits, link-in-bio layouts, and even creator rate cards.
In short: this challenge is all about templates made for Africa, by Africa.
Who Can Participate
This opportunity is open to first-time designers and emerging creatives across Sub-Saharan Africa.
If you have ideas for templates that can help local entrepreneurs grow their business, this is your moment to shine.
No prior Canva experience? No problem—what matters is your creativity and the practical impact of your design.
What’s in It for You
The perks are pretty exciting:
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A share of the US$10,000 prize pool.
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1:1 mentorship sessions with Canva designers to refine your skills.
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Exclusive Canva swag for winners.
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Your winning templates published on Canva, ready for businesses across the continent to use.
Additional Winner Rewards
On top of the main prizes, winners also get:
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Three months of Canva Pro access for every winner.
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If you already have Canva Pro, your three-month prize starts after your current subscription ends.
This is a great opportunity to get professional tools and mentorship while making a tangible impact on African businesses.
How to Enter
Entering is simple:
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Design your template: Focus on practical tools for African entrepreneurs—think WhatsApp price lists, invoices, social media templates, or other business materials.
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Submit your entry: Upload your design through the official entry form.
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Tell your story: Include a short artist statement (maximum 150 words) explaining who your template is for and how it helps.
Take the Leap
This is more than a contest—it’s a chance to empower local businesses, grow your design portfolio, and gain recognition across the continent.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a budding pro, Canva wants to see your creativity in action.
For full details and to submit your design, check out the official page: Canva Africa Design Challenge
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