The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $40,000 Prize to grow your Business)
Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship. The Anzisha Fellowship, Africa’s premier support programme dedicated to championing the continent’s most promising young entrepreneurs.
Requirements
- Age: You are 15–22 years old and have a valid National ID or passport.
- Location: You are a citizen of an African country.
- Venture: You have already started a business or project.
- Leadership: You are a founder leading the venture.
- Commitment: You spend 20+ hours per week working on it.
Benefits
$40 000 USD Worth of Prizes
At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their ventures and demonstrate their growth over time, competing for a share of the prize pool. The four award categories are Job Creation, Revenue Growth, Storytelling, and Systems of Delivery.
Cash Stipends
Fellows receive milestone-based funding tied to business progress, ensuring capital is deployed effectively to drive growth, accountability, and disciplined execution.
Finance Readiness
Through targeted financial support, fellows build strong systems and investor-ready materials, positioning their ventures for funding, partnerships, and long-term growth.
Experiential Learning
Fellows engage in immersive shadowing experiences with high-performing entrepreneurs. This bridges theory and practice, offering real-time exposure to decision- making, operations, and leadership at scale, while accelerating mindset and capability development.
Educational Courses
The hybrid learning model combines self-paced digital courses with live, high-impact sessions. Fellows access practical, action-oriented content on demand, while coaches reinforce learning through application, ensuring knowledge translates into measurable business outcomes.
Application Timeline
- 29 September 2026: Applications Open
- 10 November 2026 : Applications Closed
- Nov ’26 – Mar ’27 Evaluation of Applications
- May 2027 : Announcement of Fellows
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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