Halcyon Fellowship 2025: Empowering Young African Startups in Climate Resilience & Food Security

Halcyon Fellowship 2025

Join the 2025 Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship! If you’re an entrepreneur passionate about making a difference, this program is your chance to gain the tools and support needed to tackle climate resilience and food security across Africa.

What’s in Store for You?

As a selected fellow, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of innovators, gaining access to expert training, resources, and two unforgettable weeks—one in Washington, DC, and another in Nairobi, Kenya—where you’ll connect, learn, and grow.

How It Works:

• Selection: Up to 10 ventures that are making an impact in any African country will be chosen.
• Training: You’ll learn through Halcyon’s tried-and-true methods on product-market fit, investment readiness, and leadership.
• Program Details:
  • A virtual kickoff meeting to set the stage
  • A one-week residency in Nairobi, Kenya, to dive deep into your work
  • Monthly virtual check-ins to keep the momentum going
  • A one-week residency in Washington, DC, to broaden your network and horizons

What We’re Looking For:

We’re on the lookout for startups that are not only for-profit but also scalable and focused on solving some of Africa’s biggest challenges in climate resilience and food security.

• Location: Your venture should be based in or serve any African country.
• Stage: You should have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready to scale and be dedicated full-time to your venture.
• Team:
  • You can apply with a co-founder.
  • You must be the CEO or the key decision-maker.
  • You need to be fluent in English and at least 21 years old by the program’s start.
• Engagement: Be ready to fully participate in all aspects of the program.
• Impact: Your venture should align with one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Also Apply: Applications Now Open for the Princeton in Africa Fellowships 2025/2026

How We Choose:

We’ll evaluate applications based on the impact of your venture, its scalability, the innovation you bring to the table, and the talent driving it.

What You’ll Get:

• $10K in Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits
• A $5K stipend to support your venture
• Access to professional advisors
• Workshops with top experts in leadership, investment readiness, and product-market fit
• Networking opportunities in Washington, DC, and Nairobi, Kenya
• Membership in a global community of 500+ impact-driven entrepreneurs
• And so much more!

Key Dates to Remember:

• August 27, 2024: Applications open
• October 11, 2024: Applications close
• December 2024: Finalists will pitch virtually
• January 2025: Selected fellows announced
• February 7, 2025 (tentative): Virtual program kickoff
• February 17-21, 2025: Residency week in Nairobi, Kenya
• March 20, April 10, and May 8, 2025: Monthly virtual meetings
• June 2-6, 2025: Residency week in Washington, DC

Also Apply: Applications are Now Open for the CAPSI/Mastercard Foundation PhD Fellowship 2025

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship