Mofund Africa Impact Academy Cohort 2 for African Social Enterprises (Funding, Personalized Coaching + Network)

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Applications are open for Mofund Africa Impact Academy Cohort 2. MoFund Africa is accepting applications for Cohort 2 of its Africa Impact Academy, a 10-month capacity-building programme designed for founders of African social enterprises and non-profit organisations.

The programme targets organisations working in four priority sectors: Health, Agriculture, Education and Energy. It aims to strengthen organisational capacity, improve impact delivery and connect founders with potential funding opportunities and investors. Women-led organisations are particularly encouraged to apply.

The programme is designed to strengthen the leadership, organisational capacity and sustainability of African-led initiatives by equipping founders with practical knowledge, professional mentorship and access to funding and investment networks.

Mofund Africa Impact Academy Benefits

Selected participants will benefit from a ten-month development experience featuring practical training, mentorship and opportunities to strengthen their organisations.

The programme offers several benefits, including:

Funding and Pitching Opportunities
- Participants will have an opportunity to pitch their organisations and initiatives, potentially securing funding to support their work, strengthen operations and expand their social impact.
Access to an Investor Network
- Successful participants will gain access to an investor network through the programme’s alumni community. This provides an opportunity to establish valuable professional relationships, explore potential partnerships and connect with individuals and institutions interested in supporting impactful initiatives.
Personalised Coaching
- Participants will receive personalised coaching designed to address their organisational needs, strengthen leadership capabilities and support the development of effective strategies for long-term sustainability.
Three In-Person Workshops
- The programme includes three face-to-face workshops that will provide opportunities for practical learning, knowledge exchange, collaboration and engagement with other social enterprise and nonprofit leaders.

Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to founders and leaders of eligible social enterprises and nonprofit organisations operating in selected African countries.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Country Eligibility
Applicants must be based in one of the following four countries:
- Kenya
- Nigeria
- South Africa
- Zambia
Sector Eligibility
Applicants must lead organisations working in at least one of the programme’s priority sectors:
- Health: Initiatives addressing healthcare access, public health challenges and improved health outcomes.
- Agriculture: Enterprises and organisations promoting agricultural development, food security and sustainable farming practices.
- Education: Initiatives improving educational access, learning opportunities and skills development.
- Energy: Organisations advancing energy access, renewable energy solutions and sustainable energy development.
Organisational Experience and Registration
- Applicants must demonstrate that their organisations are formally registered and have been continuously operational for at least two years.
- This requirement is intended to support established initiatives with demonstrated experience and a foundation for further growth and expansion.