Young African innovators and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Fellowship Programme 2025, an initiative of the Sahara Group Foundation in partnership with LEAP Africa and the Impact Investment Foundation.
The Sahara Impact Fund is designed to empower young changemakers, inventors, and entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need to establish and grow sustainable businesses aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Programme Purpose
The SIF Fellowship aims to generate innovative ideas and impactful solutions that contribute to the Sahara Group Foundation’s mission of building sustainable communities. The programme seeks to foster meaningful partnerships and deliver measurable social impact across the continent.
Key Objectives
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Support innovative social entrepreneurs
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Promote sustainable development
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Foster youth-led innovation, mentorship, and peer learning
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Build strong community partnerships
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Institutionalise social impact thinking
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Accelerate impact through capacity-building with subject matter experts
Benefits for Fellows
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Mentorship and training from a network of subject matter experts
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Access to a $200,000 funding pool
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Seed funding of up to $30,000 for fellows who successfully complete the intensive three-month programme
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must submit business proposals that:
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Address relevant social or community needs
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Are innovative and solutions-driven
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Have measurable impact and potential for scalability
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Show potential for profitability and sustainability
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply here.
Application deadline: August 31, 2025
The Sahara Group Foundation, in partnership with LEAP Africa and the Impact Investment Foundation, invites young African innovators and entrepreneurs to apply for the Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Fellowship Programme 2025. The initiative is aimed at empowering young changemakers to develop sustainable businesses in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The program's purpose is to inspire innovative ideas and impactful solutions that align with building sustainable communities. Key objectives include supporting social entrepreneurs, promoting sustainable development, fostering innovation and mentorship, building community partnerships, institutionalizing social impact thinking, and accelerating impact through capacity-building.
Benefits for fellows include mentorship and training from a network of experts, access to a $200,000 funding pool, and seed funding of up to $30,000 upon successful completion of their three-month program. Applicants must submit proposals addressing social needs, showcasing innovation, potential scalability, and sustainability. Interested individuals can apply online, with submissions due by August 31, 2025.
