About the African Innovators Program
African Innovators
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicant must be at least 21 years old as of March 5, 2021
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Applicant must be a citizen of African country and must live and work in African County that is located in Great Lakes region.
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Must be a founder of a startup/business or hold a leadership or decision-making position such as CEO, President, etc. at the moment of application.
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Demonstrate economic and social ties with the country where they live and be able to obtain the US visitor visa.
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Key Dates
- March 5-March 27: Deadline for receipt of application.
- April 5-April 22: Semifinalist virtual interviews.
- Late May 2021: Finalist are notified and invited to the US for the program.
- July 15, 2021: CISE African Innovators program begins.
- November 30, 2021: Pitch event at UN Headquarters in New York City
- December 5-10: Candidates return
- Late December: Winners are announced, and Grant funding initiated.
Meet our 2021 Fellows
2021 Fellows
What Our Fellows Say
Feedback
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Apps Developer
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Monica Blews
UX Designer
Fantastic! Great instructor!
I am grateful for your wonderful course! Your tutors are the best, and I am completely satisfied with the level of professional teaching.
Eleanor Baker
CFO Apple Corp
How to apply
Candidates must contact the African Innovators Regional directors or our Accredited International Agent in their respective countries to receive application package or send an email to cise@connecticut.insitute to receive applications or ask questions with the “African Innovators Program” in the subject line.