Harambeans are African innovators who have pledged to “work together as one” to build Africa’s future. Over the last decade, Harambeans has spawned a series of tech-enabled ventures which have collectively raised over $2bn from leading VCs around the world.

Benefits

Additionally, successful applicants will benefit the following: 

  • Connect with a community of like-minded individuals focused on African-related ventures.
  • Gain access to specific opportunities such as Fellowships, Prosperity Fund, or Scholarships.
  • Receive mentorship and support for your social or business venture related to Africa.
  • Increase visibility within a network dedicated to impactful African ventures.
  • Benefit from resources and programs aimed at developing skills and knowledge.

Requirements

To become Harambeans eligible candidates

  • Must be of African birth or origin;
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university or be a recent graduate, and be at the early idea stage or advanced stages of a social or business venture focused on or related to Africa.

To gain access to specific opportunities within the Alliance i.e. Fellowships, Prosperity Fund, Scholarships please refer to the specific eligibility criteria for the opportunity.

Selection Process

Only a pre-screened pool of applicants will undergo rounds of interviews with Harambeans.

Method of Application

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Candidates must submit an application consisting of the following completed sections:

  • Your Venture
  • Progress to Date
  • Essays
  • Harambean Opportunities
  • Mentors
  • Recommendations
  • Leadership & Work Experience- Awards / Recognition & Skills
  • Education
  • General Information
  • Terms & Conditions

When you are ready to begin an application, you may start an application below. To ensure that your thoughtful responses to our essay questions are kept safe, we recommend you first draft and save your answers offline. Do note that you can save your responses and continue at a later time by clicking the save option on the top right corner of your application page.

For More Information,

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Application deadlines:

Regular Admission Deadline is October 31, 2024

Early Admission Deadline is September 30, 2024