LEAP Africa Fully Funded 9-Month Fellowship 2026

About

A fully funded 9-month fellowship designed for young African entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, funding, and access to investor networks, along with training and capacity building to enhance their social ventures. Participants will engage with industry leaders, gain visibility, and have the opportunity to showcase their ventures at the program's conclusion.

Benefits

• 🎓Mentorship Support
  Fully funded fellowship covering mentorship, funding, and access to investor networks
• 📈Training and Capacity Building
  Training and capacity building for social entrepreneurs
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with industry leaders and investors
• 📢Visibility
  Visibility through national and regional platforms
• 🎤Showcase Opportunity
  Opportunity to showcase ventures at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African nation
• Current and future enterprise must be located in an African community
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old as of April 2026
• Must have founded or co-founded a social venture with at least 3 years of impact
• Must be proficient in English (spoken and written)
• Only one co-founder per enterprise may apply.

Participation Commitments

• Must fully participate in the entire duration of the program from April to October 2026
• Must have no more than three absences to graduate from the fellowship.

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

All sectors