Applications are currently being accepted for the LEAP Africa Social Innovators Programme (SIP) Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About LEAP Africa SIP Fellowship
The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) is a 9-month fellowship that recognises the transformative potential of social innovation in Africa. The programme is designed to address systemic challenges and promote sustainable development by providing early-stage social entrepreneurs with the essential skills, resources, knowledge and support needed to overcome barriers to growth and development.
Benefits of LEAP Africa SIP Fellowship
Participants in the fellowship gain access to a range of strategic and professional opportunities:
- Expert-led training and mentorship
- Networking with industry leaders and investors
- Visibility through national and regional platforms
- Access to peer learning and collaboration
- Opportunity to showcase ventures at SIPA
These benefits position fellows to scale their initiatives and enhance long-term sustainability.
LEAP Africa SIP Fellowship Requirements
- All of the following eligibility criteria must be met by applicants in order to be accepted into the Social Innovators Programme.
- Citizenship/Residency:
You must meet one of the criteria below:
- You are a citizen of an African nation OR
- You are a permanent resident of an African nation.
- Geographic Focus: Your current and future enterprise is geographically located in a local community in an African nation.
- Leadership Experience: You have founded or co-founded a social venture(s) with at least one (3) year of impact.
- Age: You will be between 18 – and 35-years-old as at April, 2026.
- Language Proficiency: You are professionally proficient in English (spoken and written). applications must be completed in English.
- Program Commitment: You can commit to fully participating in the entire duration of the program between April to October, 2026.
- Applicants must be the founder or co-founder of a venture that has not previously participated in the LEAP Africa Social Innovators programme, and only one co-founder per enterprise may apply.
- Participants should have no more than three absences in order to complete the program and graduate from the fellowship.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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