Hey, future innovators and changemakers! 🚀 Are you an ambitious African founder with a brilliant startup focused on tackling climate change or boosting food security across the continent? Then listen up, because the Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2026 could be exactly what you need to scale your impact and get funded!
This isn’t your typical student bursary, but a phenomenal opportunity for African entrepreneurs and their startups. The Halcyon Fellowship is designed to support founders who are creating sustainable solutions for some of Africa’s most pressing challenges: climate adaptation, resilience, and food security. Imagine getting expert guidance, financial support, and access to a powerful network to grow your venture!
Who Can Apply?
This prestigious fellowship is looking for innovative African startups that meet the following criteria:
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Location: Your startup must be based in Africa.
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Stage: You need a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a clear potential to scale. Applicants should show early user feedback or commercial validation (like pilots, Letters of Intent, or revenue).
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Team:
- You can apply with up to one Co-Founder.
- The applicant must be the CEO or hold primary decision-making power.
- You and your co-founder must be fluent in English, as all program activities will be conducted in English.
- You must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
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Program Engagement: If selected, you (and your co-founder if applicable) must commit to participating in all residencies, program activities, and both in-person and virtual sessions.
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Impact: Your venture should contribute towards one or more of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Solutions addressing climate adaptation and resilience and food security are highly encouraged, including (but not limited to):
- Climate-smart agriculture and food systems
- Renewable and resilient energy systems and storage
- Adaptive infrastructure and green building technologies
- Climate intelligence and early-warning systems
- WaterTech (for water security, resilient water systems, etc.)
- Blue economy and coastal resilience
What Does It Cover?
The Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship offers incredible benefits to help accelerate your startup:
- $10,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) credits to power your tech solutions.
- A generous $6,000 equity-free stipend per venture to support your journey.
- Engaging workshops with top experts in product-market fit, capital strategy, and leadership development.
- Access to professional advisors who can provide tailored guidance.
- Valuable networking opportunities with investors and various stakeholders in the climate and food security sectors.
- Membership to Halcyon’s global community of over 600 founders.
How to Apply?
Ready to take your startup to the next level? Here’s a quick overview of the application timeline:
- October 31st, 2025: Application window officially opens.
- November 20th, 2025: This is your last chance to submit your eligibility application! The Halcyon team will begin reviewing applications immediately after this date.
- November 24th, 2025: Selected candidates will receive invitational applications.
- December 4th, 2025: Deadline for submitting your invitational application.
- Late December, 2025: Finalists will be invited to a virtual pitch session.
- Mid-Late January, 2026: Selected founders will be officially notified.
- March 25th, 2026: The Virtual Program Kickoff begins!
- April 17th – April 24th, 2026: Residency Week #1 in Accra, Ghana.
- May 5th, 2026: Virtual Meeting #2.
- May 20th, 2026: Virtual Meeting #3.
- June 10th, 2026: Virtual Meeting #4.
- July 9th, 2026: Virtual Meeting #5.
- July 24th – July 31st, 2026: Residency Week #2 in Nairobi, Kenya.
For more detailed information and to submit your application, visit the official webpage:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship
If this sounds like the right opportunity to supercharge your startup, don’t wait — apply now and keep exploring more incredible opportunities for African innovators right here on Bursaries Room!
