Call for Applications: Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026
Young Africans with innovative ideas aimed at tackling social, economic and environmental challenges can now apply for the Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026.
The fellowship, organised by Green Africa Associates & Alliances, is designed to identify, support and develop young innovators working on ideas and solutions that can contribute to the achievement of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The programme places particular emphasis on innovation, green entrepreneurship and sustainable development, while providing participants with opportunities to strengthen their ideas and prepare them for practical implementation.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to young Africans who meet the following requirements:
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old;
- Must be a citizen of an African country;
- Must have an interest in innovation and problem-solving;
- Must demonstrate a passion for green entrepreneurship and sustainability;
- Must be committed to advancing the SDGs in their community or sector;
- Should have an innovative idea, project or solution capable of creating meaningful impact.
The programme welcomes applicants from different academic and professional backgrounds, including young professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers and academics.
What Fellows Will Gain
Successful applicants will have access to a range of opportunities designed to strengthen their capacity as innovators and sustainability-focused leaders.
Benefits include:
- Mentorship and networking opportunities;
- Capacity-building and training programmes;
- Access to acceleration and incubation support;
- Opportunities to connect with other young innovators and sustainability practitioners;
- Support to refine and strengthen innovative ideas;
- Access to a community of like-minded changemakers;
- An opportunity to progress to the next stage focused on implementing developed innovative ideas and solutions.
Areas of Focus
The fellowship supports solutions addressing one or more of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
Potential areas include:
- Climate action and environmental sustainability;
- Clean and affordable energy;
- Quality education;
- Gender equality;
- Poverty reduction;
- Decent work and economic growth;
- Sustainable cities and communities;
- Green entrepreneurship;
- Social innovation;
- Responsible production and consumption.
Applicants are encouraged to present ideas that respond to real challenges and have the potential to create measurable impact in their communities or across Africa.
From Ideas to Implementation
One of the key features of the fellowship is its focus on moving beyond ideas.
Selected fellows will have the opportunity to develop their concepts through training, mentorship and incubation support, with successful participants potentially progressing to a subsequent phase dedicated to implementing their innovations in real-world settings.
This approach is aimed at helping young Africans transform innovative concepts into practical solutions that can contribute to sustainable development across the continent.
Application Timeline
Applications opened on August 24, 2026, and will close on September 24, 2026.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
How to Apply
Eligible young Africans can apply through the official application form provided by Green Africa Associates & Alliances.
Application deadline: September 24, 2026
Applicants should ensure they provide accurate information and clearly communicate the problem their innovation seeks to address, the proposed solution and its potential impact.
Apply: Green Africa Associates & Alliances official application information
The SDGs Innovations Fellowship 2026 offers young African innovators an opportunity to gain mentorship, build relevant skills, expand their networks and potentially move their ideas from the development stage to implementation.
