Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship
Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship is a grant from Anzisha Prize for businesses at any stage across South Africa.
Overview
Very young South African founders (15-22) with a real trading venture can apply for a 2-year fellowship with coaching, cash stipends and a shot at a share of US$50,000 in prizes. The 2026 intake closed 28 November 2025; applications reopen annually around October at anzisha.org/apply. Note the narrow age band - this is for teenage and early-twenties founders only.
Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.
Full Description
Two-year venture-building fellowship for the youngest entrepreneurs in Africa (aged 15-22) running revenue-generating ventures, providing coaching, stipends, learning modules and a US$50,000 annual prize pool awarded across categories in Year 2. South Africans regularly win - a KZN founder took the 2025 top award.
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship?
Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship targets businesses at any stage across South Africa.
How do I apply for Anzisha Prize Venture Building Fellowship?
Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.
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