About this opportunity
The Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship is a 12-month African Union startup acceleration programme for 100 entrepreneurs from all 55 AU Member States. Fellows receive structured sector- and growth-stage training, expert mentorship, intellectual property support, access to African Trade Observatory and AfCFTA market intelligence tools, continental events, market-entry sessions, B2B matchmaking and pan-African market-access opportunities. Priority sectors include manufacturing, agro-processing, creative industries, ICT and digital services, fintech, health, and logistics and transport.
Who should consider it
Applicants must operate a formally registered enterprise in an African Union Member State, have been operating for at least two years, and employ at least three full-time staff. The call prioritizes youth- and women-led enterprises, with additional encouragement for underrepresented AU regions and small island Member States. Previous EAN fellows, African Union staff, partner representatives and Regional Economic Community staff are not eligible.
Africa, African Union, entrepreneurship, startups, MSMEs, AfCFTA, ICT, fintech, health