A fully funded leadership programme, no entity required
A leadership development programme for emerging African leaders, delivered primarily virtually with possible in-person programming in the United States and travel covered.
Use when
You want the credibility and network that de-risks you in the eyes of fellowship funders, and you do not need money from this specific programme.
Skip when
You need capital now - there is none here - or you are outside the 24 to 45 age band.
Status (8 Sep 2026): the 2026-2027 cycle is closed and the 2027-2028 application is not yet announced; the previous cycle opened in November, so expect a Q4 2026 window. No cash grant is attached. Criteria: aged 24 to 45, citizen or permanent resident of an African country (or five years' residence), at least three years of relevant experience, professional English, and not currently a candidate in an electoral campaign.
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
Mini-MBA and seed prizes for Cameroonian women entrepreneurs
