By Joel Tsvakwi
Entrepreneurs across Africa are encouraged to apply for the Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security Fellowship 2025, a transformative program designed to empower startups to tackle the pressing challenges of climate resilience and food security.
This fellowship provides participants with essential training, critical resources, and invaluable networking opportunities to enhance their ventures. The deadline for applications is October 11, 2024.
In a statement, program organizers said: “The fellowship will select up to 10 innovative ventures that are either based in or serve African countries. Participants will engage in a comprehensive training program focused on Halcyon’s methodologies, which emphasize product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership skills.”
The program is envisioned to include several key components:
A virtual kickoff meeting
A one-week residency in Nairobi, Kenya
Monthly virtual meetings to foster continuous learning
A one-week residency in Washington, DC, for hands-on experience
Some of the requirements include:
Ventures must be based in and/or serve any African country.
Startups should possess a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with scalability potential and must operate full-time.
Applicants may apply with one co-founder. The primary applicant must be the CEO or hold primary decision-making authority.
Fluency in English is required.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old by the program’s start date.
Participants must commit to attending all scheduled activities and programming sessions.
Ventures should contribute to one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
An array of benefits for the fellowship is clearly outlined:
Selected fellows will receive $10,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits.
A $5,000 stipend per venture to support operational costs.
Access to professional advisors for personalized guidance.
Workshops focused on leadership development, investment readiness, and product-market fit.
Networking opportunities with investors and stakeholders in both Washington, DC, and Nairobi.
Membership in a global community of over 500 impact-driven entrepreneurs.
“This fellowship presents a significant opportunity for African startups dedicated to creating impactful solutions in climate resilience and food security.”
