Fellowship · The Anzisha Prize

Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for Young African Entrepreneurs

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship supports promising young African entrepreneurs to grow their ventures. It offers prizes, stipends, and extensive support to help businesses scale.

Closes 10 Nov 2026 Up to USD 40,000 in prizes Africa

About this opportunity

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship is a top program in Africa for young entrepreneurs who have already started a business. It aims to champion and support the continent's most promising innovators.

The fellowship provides a mix of financial support, practical learning, and educational resources. This comprehensive approach helps fellows build robust systems, become investor-ready, and develop the leadership skills needed for scaling their ventures.

Who can apply

  • Aged 15–22 years old with a valid National ID or passport
  • Citizen of an African country
  • Have already started a business or project
  • Founder leading the venture
  • Commit to spending 20+ hours per week on the venture

What you get

  • A share of USD 40,000 in prize money across four award categories
  • Milestone-based cash stipends tied to business progress
  • Support to build strong systems and investor-ready materials
  • Immersive shadowing experiences with high-performing entrepreneurs
  • Hybrid learning model with digital courses and live sessions
Original call by Opportunities For Africans

This summary was prepared by Innovate2Day to help innovators understand the opportunity. Always check the full terms, eligibility and latest deadline on the organiser's website before you apply.

Read the original call on www.opportunitiesforafricans.com
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