AfriLabs Academy
Executive Fellowship
Cohort 2
Open for Applications

Innovation Hub Leadership & Sustainability Fellowship

An executive capacity-building fellowship empowering technology hub directors and incubator managers to build diversified revenue models.

Duration: 8 Weeks
Format: Virtual
Deadline: November 15, 2026

Program Overview

Grassroots innovation hubs are the backbone of the African tech ecosystem. This fellowship equips hub managers with sustainable commercialization frameworks, corporate innovation consulting methodologies, and Canvas LMS curriculum delivery rights.

Key Cohort Highlights

Certified accreditation as an official AfriLabs Academy Learning Center
Masterclass screening and cohort facilitation toolkits
Corporate open innovation consulting playbook
Direct network benchmarking with 450+ member hubs

Curriculum & Acceleration Roadmap

Structured sprint deliverables designed to transform early traction into venture scale.

Phase 1 • Weeks 1 - 4

Hub Revenue Diversification & Corporate Alliances

Moving beyond grant dependency to recurring enterprise and incubation revenues.

Key Milestones:
Design 3-tier commercial membership and corporate sponsorship packages
Implement hub financial sustainability scorecard
Phase 2 • Weeks 5 - 8

Academy Learning Center Deployment

Deploying certified Canvas LMS masterclass curricula for local incubatee cohorts.

Key Milestones:
Accreditation of hub facilitators under Canvas LMS standards
Launch local Masterclass screening and micro-credential program

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

1
Currently serving as Director, Manager, or Programs Lead at an African innovation hub
2
Physical facility operating for at least 12 months with active cohorts
3
Affiliated with or applying to join the AfriLabs member network

Program Mentors & Venture Partners

Learn directly from operators and investors managing top African venture funds.

Moetaz Helmy

Moetaz Helmy

Board Chair

AfriLabs

Nkemdilim Begho

Nkemdilim Begho

Board Director

Futuresoft

Frequently Asked Questions

This fellowship is 100% sponsored by AfriLabs development partners. Selected fellows pay zero tuition.