About this opportunity
A six-month fellowship for young entrepreneurs from emerging markets, including mentoring, a trip to the Young Founders Conference in Berlin and investor access.
Westerwelle Foundation is offering this fellowship to Young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 across Pan-African. It is designed for ventures working in All Sectors at the Startup, Youth-led stage.
The opportunity offers Fully sponsored, with support including Six months of mentoring, Fully funded Berlin conference, International investor network. Applications are scheduled to close on 2026-08-31. Review the eligibility, required materials and application guidance below before continuing to the organiser’s website.
Quick facts
What you can get
- Six months of mentoring
- Fully funded Berlin conference
- International investor network
Who can apply
- Under 35
- Business older than 1 year
- Based in an emerging market
What you need to apply
Application tips
- 1Read the eligibility criteria twice before drafting.
- 2Quantify your impact — numbers speak louder than adjectives.
- 3Tell a founder-first story. Panels remember people, not products.
- 4Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline.
This round has closed
Applications are no longer open. Check the organiser's page for the next cycle, or browse opportunities that are open now.
