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Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship

Empowering youth to become successful entrepreneurs and community leaders

Cohort 4 | Fully Funded Program

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About the Fellowship

The Entrepreneurial Design Fellowship is a fully sponsored program designed to guide participants through the dynamic journey of entrepreneurship with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

This initiative seeks to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development among youth who often face systemic challenges and discrimination.

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What You'll Get

Innovation & Design
Innovation & Design

fellows will:

  • Identify real community and market challenges
  • Apply design thinking and innovation tools
  • Develop early-stage solutions and prototypes
  • Gain foundational entrepreneurial mindset and skills
Community Action & Mentorship
Community Action & Mentorship

fellows will:

  • Test solutions in real communities
  • Gather feedback
  • Improve their ideas
  • Receive continuous mentorship
Opportunity & Acceleration
Opportunity & Acceleration

This combines:

  • Pitching / Demo Day
  • Career Kick Start
  • Networking
  • Financial literacy exposure
  • Linkages to opportunities (jobs, incubation, finance)

Program Timeline

Jun 29 - Jul 14, 2026 Active Now
Application Period

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Jul 27 - Jul 31, 2026
Innovation & Design

Innovation sprint

Aug 03 - Oct 02, 2026
Community Action & Mentorship

mentorship sessions and community project implementation

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Opportunity & Acceleration

Pitching, Career Kickstart, Graduation and awards ceremony

Who Can Apply?

Eligibility Criteria
  • Age 21-30 years
  • Resident of Rwanda
  • Bachelor's degree or current university student
  • Passionate about sustainability and entrepreneurship
  • Available for the full program duration
Encouraged to Apply
  • Young women
  • People living with disabilities
  • Refugees
  • Other Vulnerable groups

Ready to Start Your Entrepreneurial Journey?

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