Welcome friend – are you ready to design templates that help small businesses, Solopreneurs, and Freelancers level-up and stand out?
Think WhatsApp product menus, email templates, business cards, brand kits, social video templates and let’s not forget those creator rate cards and yes, even that link in bio. Ready to lock in? Use Canva to design those must-have templates for Africa by Africa and submit as many as you like before 15 December 2025.
Your design could win you a share of US$10,000, 1:1 Mentorship with Canva designers, exclusive Canva Swag and your templates will be published on Canva.
Happy designing 💜
Join the challenge today
Join the Africa Design Challenge and showcase your creativity. Open to all young people across Sub-Saharan Africa, this Canva challenge invites you to create a practical template that helps local businesses grow. First-time designers are welcome.
You can submit one template per entry, and multiple entries are welcome.
How do I enter?
- Design your template: Create a Canva design that supports African entrepreneurs – like WhatsApp price lists, invoices, or social media posts.
- Submit your entry: Upload your entry via the official entry form.
- Tell your story: Add a short artist statement (max 150 words) about who it’s for and how it helps.
Submissions open: 31 Oct – 15 Dec 2025
Open to Creators and Designers from across Sub-Saharan Africa
