The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition (FAST) Program 2026 (With up to $15,000 in Funding)

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About Mastercard Foundation FAST Program 2026

FAST supports and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs by providing enterprise support and connecting participants to business development training and a supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors.

• Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Benefits of Mastercard Foundation FAST Program 2026

• Idea Phase: An average of USD $3000 (up to $5,000) to help develop and refine initial ideas.
• Build Phase: An average of USD $12,500 (up to $15,000) to transform the ideas into viable business models.
• Participants will gain access to funding, business development training, and a supportive network of like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors.

Mastercard Foundation FAST Program 2026 Requirements

FAST is open to aspiring entrepreneurs or those in the early stages of their entrepreneurship journey. It offers a unique opportunity for Alumni from the following programs:

• Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI)
• African Leadership Academy (ALA)
• Anzisha Prize
• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Note: Applicants who are nearing graduation can receive a provisional acceptance letter and, upon completing their studies, join the next cohort.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

20 March, 2026

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