African founders aged 15 to 22 who are already running a real business or social venture can apply for the 2027 Anzisha Fellowship. The multi-year programme combines venture-building support, coaching, learning, milestone-based funding, and a continent-wide founder community.
Overview
Anzisha is designed for very young entrepreneurs who have moved beyond an idea and can show real activity through customers, revenue, or beneficiaries. The 2027 application cycle opened on September 29, 2026.
The Fellowship uses structured digital learning, personalised coaching, and practical business application to help Fellows strengthen their ventures. Anzisha says its network includes young founders from across Africa and focuses on helping them build sustainable businesses and create jobs.
Benefits
- Funding: Fellows can receive milestone-based cash stipends tied to business progress.
- Coaching: The programme provides personalised coaching focused on practical venture growth.
- Learning: Fellows access digital courses, live learning sessions, and venture-building resources.
- Experiential Support: The programme includes opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs through practical exposure.
- Network: Fellows join a community of young entrepreneurs across Africa for peer learning, collaboration, and cross-border connections.
Eligibility
- Age: Applicants must be 15 to 22 years old and have a valid national ID or passport.
- Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Venture: Applicants must already have started a business, invention, social project, or other operating venture.
- Founder Role: The applicant must be a founding member who is actively leading the venture.
- Activity: The venture must show real activity such as customers, sales, revenue, or beneficiaries.
- Location: The business must operate in Africa and serve African customers or beneficiaries.
- Commitment: Anzisha’s Fellowship guidance says applicants should spend at least 20 hours per week working on the venture.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications for the 2027 intake close on November 10, 2026.
- Application Fee: The application is free.
- Read the Guide: Review the current application guide and prepare the requested information and supporting material.
- Submit: Complete the official Anzisha application before the closing date.
- Selection Timeline: Applications are evaluated from November 2026 through March 2027, with Fellows scheduled to be announced in May 2027.
