Applications are currently being accepted for the Anzisha Fellowship 2026–2027 for Young African Entrepreneurs. Interested applicants are encouraged to clck here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Anzisha Fellowship focuses on young African founders who are actively building and growing job-creating ventures. Rather than being solely a training programme, the Fellowship combines education with practical application and ongoing support.
Fellows progress through a multi-year venture-building journey that allows them to apply what they learn directly to their businesses. The programme combines digital learning, personalised coaching and real-world entrepreneurial experiences.
The overall objective is to help young entrepreneurs develop the capabilities, systems and resources needed to achieve significant business growth.
Up to $40,000 USD in prizes: After the second year, fellows compete for awards based on:
Cash stipends: Milestone-based funding tied to business progress.
Finance readiness support: Helps entrepreneurs build financial systems and investor-ready materials.
Experiential learning: Opportunities to shadow successful entrepreneurs and learn from real business operations.
Educational courses: A hybrid learning model combining self-paced online content with live coaching and application-focused sessions.
Peer community: Access to a network of nearly 300 young entrepreneurs across Africa for collaboration, learning, and expansion opportunities.
Applicants must:
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