Apply For The Green RISE West Africa Fellowship Program 2026

The Green RISE Africa (Resilient Impact through Sustainable Entrepreneurship) Fellowship delivered by Acumen Canada (together with Acumen Fund, Inc. and its affiliates, “Acumen’) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is designed to equip women and youth living in poverty to build a more inclusive and sustainable green economy.

Throughout the Fellowship, entrepreneurs gain practical tools, frameworks, and community to strengthen their leadership capacity, refine their business models, expand inclusive green jobs, and grow climate-aligned solutions across the region.

Who can Apply:

The Green RISE West Africa Fellowship is open to entrepreneurs working in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia who are driving climate solutions and solving problems of poverty by creating dignified work and green job opportunities for young rural women and youth.

What to expect - Through this six-month experience, you will:

• Strengthen your leadership and decision-making capacity
• Gain tools to to grow resilient, climate-aligned enterprises
• Refine your business model to create and expand inclusive green job opportunities, especially for women and youth
• Join a trusted peer community of values-driven entrepreneurs
• Access opportunities for funding and continued growth

How to apply

Applications for the Green RISE Africa Fellowship are now open! If you are building a green enterprise or leading solutions that create dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for women and youth, this Fellowship is designed for you. Apply Here https://fellowship.acumenacademy.org/green-rise-west-africa-fellowship-2026

This is more than a program. It's a space to pause, reflect and grow alongside others working to build a more inclusive and sustainable green economy.