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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
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
30 min
Can you get this?
✓Enterprise in one of eight East African countries
✓Business creates green jobs for rural women and youth
✓Business drives climate solutions and addresses poverty
✓Program targets women and youth living in poverty
✓Fellows stay in jobs during 6-month hybrid program
Your real odds
No acceptance rate is published, and the 2026 cycle is already closed.
The program targets climate-focused founders in East Africa who prioritize inclusive green jobs, so the competition is regionally concentrated and values-fit carries as much weight as business stage.
What it takes
Check eligibility criteria30 min
Prepare application with business model and vision3 to 5 hrs
Submit application before cycle opens1 hr
Worth knowing
Completing the fellowship opens access to the Foundry alumni network of 2,000+ social entrepreneurs, a path to the Green RISE Africa Accelerator, and potential project funding through Angels Green RISE Africa, so the network and follow-on opportunities are what most applicants underestimate when deciding whether to apply.
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