Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026
Green RISE Africa Fellowship 2026
By Acumen in partnership with Mastercard Foundation
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Are you an entrepreneur building solutions that tackle climate change while creating jobs and opportunities for underserved communities? The Green RISE Africa (Resilient Impact through Sustainable Entrepreneurship) Fellowship is designed to empower changemakers like you to grow impactful, climate-aligned businesses across Africa.
This prestigious fellowship supports women and youth entrepreneurs working to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient green economy. Through a powerful combination of leadership training, practical tools, and peer learning, participants strengthen their ability to scale businesses that create dignified jobs—especially for young women and rural populations.
What You’ll Gain
- A 6-month hybrid learning experience (virtual sessions + in-person immersives)
- Hands-on training in adaptive leadership, storytelling, and impact strategy
- Access to a global network of 2,000+ social entrepreneurs and leaders
- Opportunities for funding, partnerships, and business growth
- Lifelong membership in Acumen’s global community (The Foundry)
Who Should Apply?
This fellowship is ideal for entrepreneurs who:
- Are building climate-focused or environmentally sustainable solutions
- Create jobs and economic opportunities for youth and women
- Have a bold vision for transforming their communities
- Are ready to grow as leaders and scale their impact
- Value dignity, inclusion, and long-term social change
West Africa Fellowship
Open to entrepreneurs in: Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia
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Apply for Green RISE West Africa Fellowship
East Africa Fellowship
Open to entrepreneurs in: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, South Sudan, and Somalia
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Apply for Green RISE East Africa Fellowship
This is more than a fellowship—it’s a launchpad for visionary entrepreneurs committed to solving poverty and climate challenges at scale. If you’re ready to grow your impact, expand your network, and build a business that truly matters, don’t miss this opportunity.
