The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026

The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026 is a six-month programme aimed at high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. It combines immersive in-person experiences with online learning, including a two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana, and possible capstone events in London. Fellows receive travel, accommodation, visa and vaccination reimbursements, access to a grants fund, mentorship, and opportunities to pitch to investors.

Travel to in-person bootcamp, accommodation and meals, visa and vaccination reimbursements, access to a grant fund (£35,000 equity-free), mentorship, and potential capstone events in London.

Applicants must be graduates, citizens or long-term residents of eligible low or middle income Commonwealth countries, fluent in English, and available to undertake the fellowship from the start date.

Applications are submitted via the official webpage of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship.