Top 25 Under 25 Fellowship & Awards 2025

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Spotlighting Africa’s Next Wave of Innovators.

The Top 25 Under 25 Fellowship recognizes young innovators shaping Africa’s future. We don’t stop at a trophy — fellows receive mentorship, media exposure and connections to partners who help scale real ventures.

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530+ Companies

Duration

10th-13th March

Location

Westlands, Nairobi

About the Fellowship

The Top 25 Under 25 Fellowship blends recognition with real resources — pairing awardees with mentors, partners and media exposure so ventures can move from promise to proof at speed.

Recognition that opens doors

Credible awards and press that help you win meetings, pilots and early customers.

Mentorship & masterclasses

1:1 guidance and targeted workshops with experienced founders, operators and investors.

Market & partner access

Introductions to ecosystem partners, corporate innovators and capital providers across Africa.

Alumni community

Ongoing visibility, peer support and opportunities beyond the gala night.

Top 25 Under 25

How to Nominate

A clear, supportive process designed to make applying simple, transparent, and impactful.

1 Prepare Your Story & Materials

Short bio (50–80 words), innovation highlight (≤140 chars), traction summary, headshot and deck (PDF ≤10MB).

2 Complete the Online Nomination Form

Fill in nominee details, pick a category and add links to website, LinkedIn and demo if available.

3 Submit & Confirm Before Deadline

Attach the deck and headshot, confirm consent and double-check your information before sending.

Nominate Now

Starts at: 30 Oct 2025

Be Part of Africa’s Next Wave of Innovation