2026 Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (Fully Funded)
🚀 2026 Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (Fully Funded)
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with Imperial College London is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Commonwealth Startup Fellowship—a prestigious programme designed to help entrepreneurs scale impactful startups across Commonwealth countries.
🌍 Programme Overview
The fellowship runs for 6 months, combining:
- 💻 Online learning & mentorship
- 🌐 Global networking opportunities
- 🧠 Business training & scaling support
- ✈️ International bootcamps
📍 Bootcamp: Accra, Ghana
📍 Capstone Week: London, UK
🎁 Fellowship Benefits
- ✈️ Fully funded travel to Ghana and the UK
- 🏨 Accommodation & feeding during programme events
- 💳 Visa cost reimbursement
- 💷 Up to £2,000 equity-free grant
- ♿ Additional support for fellows with disabilities
- 🌐 Access to global mentors, investors & networks
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Hold at least a graduate-level qualification
- Be a citizen or refugee in an eligible Commonwealth country
- Be fluent in English
- Be available for:
- Programme start: 16 November 2026
- Bootcamp (Accra): Jan 25 – Feb 4, 2027
- Capstone (London): May 14 – 21, 2027
- Not have completed a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship in the last 5 years
💡 Startup Requirements
Your startup must:
- Be registered and operational for at least 12 months
- Have moved beyond idea/prototype stage
- Show real customer demand (paying users, traction, growth)
- Offer an innovative solution
- Have a scalable and sustainable business model
- Create economic, social, or environmental impact
📝 Application Requirements
Applicants will need to submit:
- 📊 Business and team details
- 👥 Two professional referees
- 🎥 1-minute elevator pitch video
- 🪪 Valid ID (passport or national ID)
📅 Deadline
🗓️ 1 September 2026
📩 How to Apply
Submit your application here:
Apply for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship
