The MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship Foundry Fellowship 2025/2026 for Africa-based entrepreneurs

The Foundry Fellowship is a eight-month, cohort-based program for accomplished Africa-based entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The program includes ecosystem tours and a selective curriculum designed for leaders at an inflection point, with final acceptance by an evaluation committee and finalist interviews.

Eight-month fellowship with ecosystem tours (in Africa and the US), access to a curated curriculum, networking with ecosystem leaders, and time away from work to focus on leadership and ecosystem development.

Open to Africa-based entrepreneurs who have founded and scaled a for-profit, innovation-driven company and are at an inflection point to transition into a higher leadership role or ecosystem-building activities.

Applications include demographic and company information, resume, essays, a 2-minute English video, and two letters of recommendation; finalists participate in panel interviews.