Description

Anzisha supports very young African entrepreneurs who are already operating a business. The multi-year fellowship aims to strengthen ventures, accelerate growth and improve job creation. Businesses, inventions and social projects across sectors can apply, and formal company registration is not required. An idea alone is insufficient: applicants must show real customers, sales, revenue or beneficiaries. The applicant must be a founding member and an African citizen aged 15–22. Application is free, with assessment continuing after the November closing date. Eligibility: African citizenship and age 15–22. Founding member of the venture entered. Funding: Free application and a multi-year venture-growth fellowship. No automatic cash award is specified in this listing. Submission: Check age, citizenship and founder status. Applications: 29 September–10 November 2026. Check age, citizenship and founder status.

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Eligibility criteria

• African citizenship and age 15–22.
• Founding member of the venture entered.
• Business operates in Africa for African customers or beneficiaries.
• Real operations already started; all sectors welcome and formal registration not required.

Application procedure