Applications are Now CLOSED

We are currently selecting the next generation of Nigerian innovators for the January 2021 Cycle 1 Cohort​.

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Harvard Business School:

New Venture Competition 2020 Semifinalist

Harvard iLab:

Venture Incubation Program

Harvard Operation Impact:

Launchpad 2020 Honorable Mentions

Creating the next generation of

Nigerian innovators

IFA is a program that inspires and trains aspiring African entrepreneurs and then provides them the opportunity to work at a startup with continuous support.

Strengthening the innovation ecosystem

Our IFA fellows are identified as self-learners with grit and growth mindset through a rigorous selection process, trained through our "Innovation Readiness" program, and then mentored by a team educated in Harvard and MIT throughout their placement at an innovative start-up.

Through our IFA fellowship, aspiring entrepreneurs will be more likely to succeed by supporting current entrepreneurs, strengthening the innovation ecosystem.

Spend four weeks learning in-demand skills and entrepreneurship in our "Innovation Readiness" Program"

Select from our IFA fellows, carefully selected and trained from our "Innovation Readiness" Program.

Spend the rest of your fellowship working at an innovation-driven enterprise and be supported throughout.

IFA will continually support and train fellows throughout their placement.

Let us know why you would be a good fit for our program.

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Let us know the roles and skills you are interested in filling at your start-up.