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Acumen Academy (in partnership with Mastercard Foundation)
Green RISE East Africa Fellowship 2026
Amount
In-kind
Fully funded, no cash grant
Deadline
Date not announced
Can you get this?
✓Enterprise operates in East Africa countries
✓Minimum 5 full-time employees required
✓Minimum 5 years professional experience required
✓English proficiency required for all sessions
✕Applicants who previously participated in Acumen Fellows are not eligible
What it takes
Read the Applicant Toolkit to prepare your application.
Submit the online application by the deadline.
Shortlisted applicants participate in a 2-day virtual Selection Conference.
Selected applicants are notified and begin their Fellowship journey.
Worth knowing
The fellowship is fully funded, covering all program-related expenses including lodging, food, and transportation for immersives, but does not provide direct cash grants or funding as part of the program itself.
After graduating, fellows may apply separately for project funding through Angels Green RISE Africa.
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