Applications are currently being accepted for the African Union Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About African Union Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme
The Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme is an AUC Startup Acceleration Initiative and the African Union’s flagship programme for the development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Implemented by the AU Commission’s Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM), the programme provides Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs with structured training, expert mentorship, intellectual property support, and direct market access opportunities across the continent and beyond.
Benefits of African Union Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme
- All fellows receive: twelve months of structured training across ten modules differentiated by sector and tier; expert mentorship through African Union Partners, access to the African Trade Observatory (ATO) and AfCFTA market intelligence tools; and participation in continental events. Tier 1 and 2 fellows participate in virtual market-entry sessions across ten AfCFTA pilot countries; Tier 3 fellows participate in B2B matchmaking sessions.
African Union Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme Requirements
- The EAN Fellowship is open to youth- and women-led small enterprises that are: registered and operating in an AU Member State; formally registered as a business entity; operating for at least two years; and employing a minimum of three full-time staff.
- Applications are particularly encouraged from women-led enterprises and businesses from underrepresented AU regions and small island Member States.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2026
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