Closing soon: applications close on 5 November 2026 at 11:59 pm EAT.
Do you lead a social enterprise or non-profit in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or Zambia? MoFund Africa has opened applications for Cohort 2 of the Africa Impact Academy, a free ten-month capacity-building programme with coaching, three in-person workshops, a chance to pitch for funding and access to an investor network.
Key Details
- Organiser: MoFund Africa
- Duration: 10 months
- Countries: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia
- Sectors: health, agriculture, education, energy
- Who: registered organisations operating for 2+ years (not individuals)
- Deadline: 5 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT (9:59 pm WAT)
Benefits
- pitching opportunities that may lead to funding for your organisation
- access to an investor network through the alumni community
- personalised coaching on leadership, strategy and sustainability
- three in-person workshops with other founders and leaders
- a peer network of social enterprise and non-profit leaders across four countries
Funding is not guaranteed — you get the chance to pitch. Reports indicate participation is free, but you may need to cover your own travel to in-person workshops; confirm this if selected.
Eligibility
- based in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa or Zambia
- leading a social enterprise or non-profit working in health, agriculture, education or energy
- formally registered and operating continuously for at least two years
What the Application Asks
- the form takes about one hour
- have your total income for the last two financial years ready
- have your customer or participant numbers for the last 12 months
- four written answers, each with a character limit (spaces included)
- answer in your own words with real figures — shortlisted applicants must verify them
How to Apply
- Open the official Africa Impact Academy Cohort 2 application page.
- Enter your name and email to receive a verification link.
- Complete the form with your organisation’s details, income and reach figures.
- Submit before 5 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT.
Background on the programme: MoFund Africa Impact Academy on VC4A (Cohort 1 page).
Tips
- Prepare your financial figures before you start so you can finish in one sitting.
- Show measurable impact: people served, outcomes achieved.
- Explain clearly what funding or support would help you scale.
- Don’t leave it to the last hour — the deadline is days away.
Related Opportunities
- Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2
- UNDP Young Africa Innovates 2026–2027 (Nigeria)
- GEAF Ambassador Programme 2027
Deadline: 5 November 2026, 11:59 pm EAT.
