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Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for Young African Founders

Anzisha has opened applications for the 2027 Fellowship, a multi-year venture building programme for African founders aged 15 to 22 who already run an operating business. The window runs from 29 September 2026 and closes on 10 November 2026, and there is no fee to apply.

Eligibility: Aged 15 to 22 with a valid National ID or passport

Timeline

November 10, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Prizes worth $40,000 USD are shared among fellows at the end of the second year across four award categories. Fellows also receive milestone based cash stipends tied to business progress. Anzisha does not publish a fixed stipend amount per fellow.