Anzisha Venture Building FellowshipAnzisha Venture Building Fellowship
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Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship

Two-year venture-building fellowship for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs (15–22).

Organizer: Anzisha
Deadline: November 7, 2025 (in 17 days)
Categories: Competition, Funding Opportunity, Fellowship, Prize
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship is inviting applications for its 2026 cohort — a two-year program designed to support young African entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22 who are running innovative, job-generating ventures. Through mentorship, funding, and tailored learning, the fellowship seeks to empower youth-led businesses and expand the impact of entrepreneurship across the continent.

About the Program

  • Program Name: Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship
  • Organizer: Anzisha
  • Organizer Website: https://anzisha.org
  • Program URL: https://anzisha.org/apply/
  • Program Duration: Two years
  • Focus Group: Young African entrepreneurs aged 15–22 who have already started and are operating their own ventures

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Support: Participants benefit from hands-on venture-building support throughout the two-year fellowship.
  • Mentorship & Learning: Fellows gain access to experienced mentors, structured training, and peer learning opportunities.
  • Financial Incentives: The program provides funding, prizes, and resources to accelerate growth and sustainability.
  • Pan-African Reach: Open to applicants from all African countries, reflecting Anzisha’s mission to strengthen entrepreneurship across the continent.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be between 15 and 22 years old at the time of application.
  • Must be founders or co-founders of an existing venture or business.
  • Ventures must be based in Africa and demonstrate potential for job creation and social impact.

Program Classification

  • Target Regions: All African countries
  • Target Sectors: Sector-agnostic
  • Target Stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Early stage (must be operational)

Application Details

  • Application Deadline: 07 November 2025
  • Submission Format: Online applications via the official Anzisha website.
  • Selection Process: Competitive review focused on innovation, leadership potential, and demonstrated entrepreneurial activity.

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs across Africa to refine their business models, build leadership capacity, and gain access to a powerful network of mentors and peers. With a focus on youth-driven innovation and sustainability, the fellowship continues to play a vital role in nurturing the next generation of African changemakers.

Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2026 Applications