Fellowship
Open
27w left
Open globally
Westerwelle Young Founders Programme 2027
Westerwelle Foundation
Funding amount
(no direct cash grant)
Deadline
January 1, 2027
Level
Other
What's covered
Fully funded Berlin conference for top participants.
Mentorship
Global exposure
About this opportunity
The Young Founders Programme is a six-month international fellowship that supports outstanding entrepreneurs from emerging markets. Participants receive mentorship, peer learning, expert sessions, and access to a global network. Top fellows are invited to a fully funded conference in Berlin.
Requirements
- Must be from an emerging or developing country.
- Must have founded a for-profit business within the last five years.
- Business should have a scalable model.
- Revenue generation or external funding is preferred.
- Must demonstrate leadership potential.
- Good English proficiency is required.
- Must commit to participating throughout the six-month program.