JOIN AFRICA'S FASTEST-GROWING TECH STARTUPS
VENTURE FOR AFRICA
Venture for Africa is a 3-month fellowship program designed to immerse top global talent in the African startup landscape. We partner with Africa's fastest-growing startups to co-design an experience that enables fellows to quickly gain relevant skills and in-market knowledge, complete real project work and get fast-tracked to apply for a full-time role in their field.
VFA C19 REMOTE FELLOWSHIP
As the real impact of COVID-19 and the global financial crisis becomes more apparent, startups in Africa need skilled and agile talent more than ever. Simultaneously, talented candidates around the world have suddenly found themselves looking for a place to apply their skills, passion and energy - now. The VFA C19 Remote Fellowship is designed to bring them together.
Find your dream role
Access opportunities at Africa’s leading tech startups, work on real projects and immerse yourself in the ecosystem.
Access top talent
Fill gaps in your team and set your company up for growth. Evaluate fellows before hiring to ensure they're the right fit.
Place graduates
Ensure your students access a meaningful experience and work opportunity in this time of uncertainty.
How might we forge a connection between startups operating in Africa who need talent more than ever, and skilled individuals around the world looking for the right opportunity to devote their passion, skills and time - right now?
Tobi Lafinhan | Co-Founder, Venture for Africa
HOW IT WORKS
Get Matched
Fellows are matched with specific roles relevant to their skillsets. Fellowship programs are co-created with VFA startup partners.
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Get Immersed
Fellows spend 3 months in their roles, during which they are immersed in local context, receive training from expert mentors and get to understand market nuances.
Get Working
Fellows work on real project deliverables for their assigned. startups. Final projects are presented to the startup team, and fellows receive feedback.
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Get Hired
While full time roles are not guaranteed, fellows are fast-tracked through ordinary application processes for full-time roles at startup partners.
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TAKE THE LEAP.
Put your skills to work. Although we have closed applications for our inaugural cohort, you can still submit an application for a general fellowship. We will be sure to reach out to you with relevant opportunities in upcoming cohorts.
