African Union Commission – Enterprise Africa Network Opportunities

Fellows receive structured training across ten modules, expert mentorship through African Union partners, access to the African Trade Observatory and AfCFTA market intelligence tools, and participation in continental events. Tier 1 and Tier 2 fellows receive virtual market-entry sessions across ten AfCFTA pilot countries, while Tier 3 fellows receive B2B matchmaking. The cohort targets enterprises in manufacturing, agro-processing, creative industries, ICT/digital, fintech, health, and logistics/transport. The program is expected to begin in November 2026.

Applicants must lead youth- or women-led small enterprises formally registered and operating in an African Union Member State, with at least two years of operations and at least three full-time employees. Tier placement depends on enterprise maturity. Current/former African Union Commission staff, EAN institutional partner representatives, Regional Economic Community staff, and graduates of a previous EAN Fellowship cohort are not eligible.