The eFounders Fellowship program provides first-hand exposure to eCommerce and digital innovations, access to business leaders across Alibaba and China, as well as an opportunity to connect with like-minded, leading entrepreneurs in your region. The fellowship is a community of passionate and successful “Champions for the New Economy” looking to inspire and create a more inclusive development model for all.
The eFounders Fellowship program is jointly organized by Alibaba Business School and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who are implementing the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
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eFounders Fellowship Online Course Class 1 – Africa
Aim and Benefits of eFounders Fellowship Online Course Class 1 – Africa
articipants who complete the eFounders Fellowship Program online course successfully with excellent performance will have the opportunity to join eFounders Fellowship Program offline session in Hangzhou, China, Alibaba’s global headquarter, after the pandemic.
What will participants learn?
- The key factors in Alibaba’s long-term success.
- The defining moments and failures that have shaped Alibaba’s journey (including the early stages of development).
- An understanding of Alibaba’s ecosystem.
Requirements for eFounders Fellowship Online Course Class 1 – Africa Qualification
We welcome entrepreneurs who are:
- Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the ‘new economy’.
- Building enterprises for long-term success, not for short-term profit.
- Mission-driven and have a strong sense of purpose, integrity, vision, and drive.
- Willing to learn and share their experiences and ideas.
eFounders Fellowship Online Course enrollment criteria:
- You MUST be a full-time founder, co-founder or CEO of an officially registered digital venture that is actively operational.
- Your venture MUST be headquartered or have an operating entity in Africa.
- You MUST provide at least 1 referral in your application (referrals from a partner/organizer/eFounders Fellow are preferred).
- You will be requested to provide your official business license if you are invited to the offline session after the pandemic.
- Entrepreneurs below 35 years old, female entrepreneurs, and target country locals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Alibaba Global Initiatives on www.aliwork.com to apply
For more details, visit AGI website.
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