ANZISHA VENTURE BUILDING FELLOWSHIP 2027 FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS

About

The Anzisha Fellowship is open to young African entrepreneurs who have already started a business or project and are working to grow it. The programme focuses on helping young founders build stronger businesses, create jobs and expand their impact.

This is not a programme for people who only have a business idea. Applicants should already be running a venture and actively leading its development.

Who can apply

• Applicants must be between 15 and 22 years old and be citizens of an African country.

• You must be a founder of an existing business or project and spend at least 20 hours per week working on it. The venture should be operating in Africa and serving African customers or beneficiaries.

• Applicants must have a valid national identity document or passport. The business does not necessarily have to be formally registered, but you should be able to explain what it does, who it serves and the progress it has made so far.

What the fellowship offers

• Selected fellows receive support designed to help them grow their ventures over several years. This includes business training, personalised coaching, mentorship and opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs.

• The programme also provides milestone-based financial support linked to business progress. Fellows receive guidance on financial management and preparing their ventures for potential investment or other funding opportunities.

• Participants can also join a network of young entrepreneurs across Africa and compete for a share of a $40,000 prize pool through the programme's business growth awards.

What applicants should prepare

Before applying, be ready to explain how your business started, the problem it solves and the people who benefit from it.

You should also be able to describe your current activities, progress so far, how you manage the venture and what you hope to achieve by joining the fellowship. Evidence of customers, sales, beneficiaries or other results may help demonstrate that the venture is already operating.

How to apply

Visit the official Anzisha website. Confirm that you meet the age and business requirements before completing the application.

Application link:

https://anzisha.org/apply/

Application deadline

10 November 2026.

Important note

The fellowship is intended for young founders who are actively building an existing venture. An idea that has not yet been put into practice may not meet the programme's requirements.

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