Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship, a programme supporting young African entrepreneurs who have already launched businesses or projects and are committed to growing their ventures. The fellowship provides business-building support, milestone-based cash stipends, financial readiness training, experiential learning, and educational courses to help young founders strengthen their businesses and achieve sustainable growth. The Anzisha Fellowship is an entrepreneurship support programme dedicated to identifying and championing promising young entrepreneurs across Africa, supporting founders who are actively building businesses and dedicating significant time to their ventures.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Be between 15 and 22 years old.
- Citizenship: Be a citizen of an African country, with a valid national ID or passport.
- Business Status: Have already started a business or project.
- Role: Be a founder actively leading the venture.
- Time Commitment: Commit at least 20 hours per week to working on the business or project.
Fellowship Benefits
1. $40,000 Worth of Prizes: At the end of the second year, fellows pitch their ventures and demonstrate business growth to compete for a share of the $40,000 prize pool, across four categories: Job Creation, Revenue Growth, Storytelling, and Systems of Delivery.
2. Cash Stipends: Milestone-based funding linked to business progress, designed to support growth, accountability, and disciplined execution.
3. Finance Readiness: Targeted support to help fellows build stronger financial systems and develop investor-ready materials, positioning their businesses for potential funding, partnerships, and long-term growth.
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4. Experiential Learning: Immersive shadowing experiences with successful entrepreneurs, offering practical exposure to business decision-making, operations, and leadership.
5. Educational Courses: A hybrid learning model combining self-paced digital courses with live learning sessions, with coaches helping fellows apply their knowledge to achieve measurable business outcomes.
Application Timeline
- Applications Open: September 29, 2026.
- Applications Close: November 10, 2026.
- Application Evaluation: November 2026 - March 2027.
- Announcement of Selected Fellows: May 2027.
How to Apply
Apply through the official Anzisha Fellowship website.
Disclaimer
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