Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2026 for African Startups

A fellowship for African startup founders focusing on climate resilience and food security. The program combines a one-week in-person residency in Accra, Ghana, five virtual programming days, and a final one-week in-person residency in Nairobi, Kenya, with requirements including having a working MVP, early user validation, and English fluency. Selected founders receive mentorship, AWS credits, and networking opportunities with investors and the Halcyon community.

AWS credits worth $10,000; $6,000 equity-free stipend per venture; workshops with product-market fit, capital strategy, and leadership; professional advisors; networking with investors; access to Halcyon’s community of founders; continued benefits after program

Applicants must be founders (CEO or primary decision-maker) of an Africa-based venture, be at least 21 years old by the start of the program, fluent in English, and able to commit to all program activities and residencies.

Submit eligibility application by the stated deadline to be considered; shortlisted candidates receive invitational applications and further deadlines follow; final selections informed in 2026 with in-person residencies scheduled in Accra and Nairobi.