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2026 Cohort
Now open — membership and general training access.
Fueling Africa’s Future, Starting With You
The 2026 SWIF Entrepreneurship Programme
Training, mentorship, and funding pathways for early-stage founders.
Closes 30 Nov 2026 1,200 seats
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Structured training
Practical sessions for business foundations, operations, leadership, and digital growth.
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Mentorship circles
Guided conversations with operators and ecosystem leaders who understand the work.
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Opportunity network
Curated updates for grants, events, partnerships, learning, and market access.
Impact Driven
Celebrating A Decade Of Impact
For ten years SWIF has equipped women and young founders across the continent with the skills, network, and capital pathways to build businesses that last.
2.5M+ Africans supported on SWIFConnect
9,000+ Members on SWIFConnect
100s of partnership opportunities
54 African countries represented
Inspiring Growth For African Entrepreneurs
Three ways SWIF meets you where you are — whether you need people, skills, or a guide who has done it before.
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Join A Network Of Over 2.5M Young Africans Trained Across 54 Countries
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Gain skills and confidence to lead change and inspire others.
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Our Testimonial
Stories Of Growth And Transformation
Patience Murongi Founder, Lagos"SWIF helped me refine my business model, expand my innovations, and position my company for long-term growth. Beyond financial support, the programmes connected me with a community of entrepreneurs building scalable solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges."
David Mutissha Programme participant, Nairobi"SWIF gave me the confidence to build, the resources to grow, and the network to keep going. It is more than a programme — it is a family that believes in what I am creating."
Amara Nwosu Member, Accra"The masterclasses turned ideas into systems. I left with a plan, a mentor, and a network that still checks in on my progress months later."
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