Enterprise Africa Network (EAN) Fellowship Programme 2026/27

Applications are open for the African Union’s Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme Cohort 2. The programme supports promising youth- and women-led small businesses across African Union Member States through structured training, expert mentorship, intellectual property support, market-access opportunities and AfCFTA business tools. Who can apply: • Youth- or women-led businesses • Registered and operating in an African Union Member State • Formally registered as a business • Operating for at least 2 years • Employing at least 3 full-time staff Eligible sectors include: • Manufacturing • Agro-processing • Creative industries • ICT / Digital • Fintech • Health • Logistics / Transport The 2026/27 cohort will select 100 fellows from across Africa.