IGNITE African Women in Agribusiness Fellowship 2026

Deadline: 29Th May 2026

Guzakuza is pleased to announce the official opening of applications for the 10th Anniversary Edition of the IGNITE African Women in Agribusiness Fellowship, a transformational initiative dedicated to inspiring African women agripreneurs to build resilient and sustainable agribusinesses across the continent.

Over the past decade, IGNITE has impacted and inspired hundreds of women entrepreneurs by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, mentorship, networks, and confidence needed to thrive within Africa’s agribusiness ecosystem.

The six-month fellowship is designed for women founders and aspiring entrepreneurs in agribusiness, providing participants with practical training, leadership development, business support, and access to a vibrant community of innovators and changemakers driving food systems transformation in Africa.

The IGNITE Fellowship adopts a unique phased approach to entrepreneurial growth through the following pillars:

* IGNITE Within
* Mobilise to IGNITE
* Build to IGNITE
* Sustain to IGNITE
* Ignited to IGNITE

Benefits

• Transformational agribusiness and entrepreneurship training.
• Mentorship from experienced industry experts and leaders.
• Leadership and personal development opportunities.
• Practical tools to build and sustain resilient agribusinesses.
• Support in mobilizing resources and opportunities for growth.
• Access to strategic networks, partnerships, and collaborations.
• A vibrant community of ambitious African women agripreneurs.
• Increased visibility and exposure for your business.
• Opportunities to strengthen innovation, business management, and scaling capacity.
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to food security, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development across Africa.

Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are a woman aged 18 years and above.
• Live in Africa or run an Africa-focused agribusiness.
• Are passionate about agribusiness, food systems, or agricultural innovation.
• Have a business idea or are already operating an Agribusiness.
• Are willing to commit to a six-month transformational learning journey.
• Desire to build a resilient, sustainable, and impactful business.
• Are ready to learn, collaborate, and become part of a thriving community of African women agripreneurs.

For more information and application.