eFounders Fellowship

The Alibaba eFounders Fellowship is a online-to-offline programme for African founders and cofounders of digital companies, offering exposure to e-commerce and digital innovations, access to Alibaba and China business leaders, and networking with leading entrepreneurs. Selected participants may progress from an online course to an offline session in Hangzhou, China, upon invitation and subject to conditions.

Tuition fees for the online course, training materials, potential participation in an offline Hangzhou session with hotel accommodation, training materials, site visits transport, and a small daily stipend during offline activities.

Open to founders and co-founders of digital businesses that are officially registered and actively operating in Africa; applicants should be under 35, be mission-driven and have at least one reference from a partner/organizer; women entrepreneurs and residents of target countries are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must click the application button to access the online application platform and submit their candidatures.