Nyenyezi Fellowship Programme

The Nyenyezi Fellowship is a flagship program by Kwathu Upgrade – a fully funded 6-month mentorship and business incubation initiative designed to empower innovative young entrepreneurs

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Peer Learning

Empowering brilliant and talented learners around Africa.

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Mentorship

Providing co-creation spaces that foster innovation & creativity.

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Collaboration

Kick-starting careers in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Empowering Young Entrepreneurs

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1000+ Fellows and Alumni

The programme targets exceptional youth from the global south who are finalising undergrad studies.

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YEARS OF EMPOWERING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

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Are you a recent graduates or postgraduate students? Apply! We empower students with tangible skills on how to transition from formal education into the entrepreneurial world. 

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2025

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We support 700+ talented and brilliant learners around Africa with scholarships and educational resources.

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2020

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Through our hubs, we help innovators kick-start their careers – providing them with business training and financing.

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Innovation Hubs

200+

Kollective Members

700 +

Students Empowered

$370,000+

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