Applications Invited for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship

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About the Organization

Welcome to Imperial Enterprise Lab, a dedicated support service for students, staff and alumni who want to develop their entrepreneurial mindset, skills, and networks.

About the Fellowship

This six-month programme is designed to fuel high-potential startups through intensive in-person and online learning. You’ll gain essential skills, tailored coaching, and access to a powerful global network to help you overcome barriers and scale up your business.

The programme begins in November 2025 with a fully funded two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana, plus ongoing online support with business coaching, expert-led sessions, and valuable peer connections.

One founder from each selected team will participate in-person, while co-founders and team members can access the remote portion, connecting with global mentors and industry experts from across the Commonwealth.

In addition to training and mentorship, participating teams can apply for financial support through the Fellows Fund, which offers a total of £35,000 in equity-free grants. Each startup may apply for up to £2,000 to cover business-related expenses and support the development and growth of their venture.

Select participants will be invited to a Capstone in London, UK, where they will have the chance to pitch to investors and industry leaders.

Eligibility

To be eligible for these Fellowships, prospective Fellows must:

• Be of at least graduate level.;
• Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible low- or middle-income Commonwealth country;
• Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country;
• Be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Not have undertaken a Commonwealth Professional Fellowship within the last five years (at the time of taking up the award);
• Be available to undertake their fellowship from the prescribed start date;

In addition, they must demonstrate

• Evidence of innovation, in terms of product, service, or market
• Active development for at least six-months and demonstrable commitment from team members
• A working minimum viable ‘product’, service and/or prototype
• Significant evidence of customer engagement or traction in the form of early sales or pre-sales, proof of interest or demand, signed contracts or other relevant evidence.

How to Apply

Applications for Cohort 2 are open from Monday 2 June – Monday 30 June 2025.

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