Deadline: 15 December 2025
The Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 is officially open, inviting creatives from across the continent to submit original template designs tailored to the needs of African small businesses, freelancers, and solopreneurs. Entries close on 15 December 2025, and participants may submit as many high-quality designs as they wish using Canva’s platform.
Purpose of the Challenge
The competition aims to spotlight African creativity while providing practical, culturally relevant templates that support everyday business needs. Designers are encouraged to create polished, functional templates that reflect the unique realities and aspirations of African entrepreneurs.
What You Can Create
Participants can design a variety of templates, including:
- WhatsApp product menus
- Email templates
- Business cards
- Brand kits
- Social video templates
- Creator rate cards
- Link-in-bio layouts
These categories address common needs among African business owners and offer designers a chance to provide impactful creative solutions.
Prizes and Opportunities
Winners will receive:
- A share of USD 10,000
- 1:1 mentorship sessions with Canva designers
- Exclusive Canva merchandise
- Publication of winning templates on Canva for global exposure
Who Can Enter
The challenge is open to all designers across Africa—whether professional, self-taught, or emerging. Multiple submissions are encouraged.
How to Apply
Create your templates using Canva and submit them through the official challenge portal before the deadline. Entries should be original, culturally relevant, visually appealing, and useful for real business applications.
Deadline
15 December 2025
For further details, please see Canva’s website.
