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Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship — Cohort 2
A 12-month African Union acceleration fellowship for eligible youth-led and women-led enterprises.
The Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship is an African Union Commission programme for established youth- and women-led enterprises. Cohort 2 is presented as a structured growth opportunity rather than an idea-stage competition. Applicants should begin with the official eligibility rules and submit only when the enterprise can evidence the required operating history and staffing.
Who should consider it
The published criteria target formally registered youth- or women-led enterprises operating in an African Union member state for at least two years and employing at least three full-time staff. Definitions and documentary requirements must be checked on the official call.
What to prepare
Collect registration records, ownership information, staffing evidence, recent financial or operating figures and a clear account of the problem the enterprise solves. Strong applications connect growth plans to verifiable current activity rather than presenting ambition without evidence.
Before submitting
Read every question first, create a document checklist and allow time for missing records. Ask a trusted reviewer to check clarity, numbers and consistency, but keep the application in the enterprise’s own voice.
Deadline and source
The listed closing date is 30 September 2026. Time zones and submission rules can matter, so treat the official African Union page as final and avoid last-minute upload.