Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship Program for Young Africans 2025

Are you an ambitious young African professional looking to enhance your leadership and innovation skills? The Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications! This prestigious program offers fully funded training, mentorship, and networking opportunities designed to shape the next generation of changemakers in Africa

The YIL Fellowship is a transformative program that equips high-potential young professionals with the skills needed to tackle Africa’s most pressing socio-economic and environmental challenges. Through intensive mentorship, hands-on innovation projects, and leadership training, fellows gain invaluable experience to accelerate their careers.

• Table of Content
• About Young Innovation Leaders
• YIL Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of YIL Fellowship Program
• Requirements for YIL Fellowship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Young Innovation Leaders

The Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship (formerly known as The HELP Fellowship) is a platform created by Hutzpa Centre for Innovation and Development -- a social enterprise aimed at promoting innovation across sectors in Africa.

YIL Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	14 Mar 2025
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Young Innovation Leaders
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of YIL Fellowship Program

• Elite Mentorship: Learn from top industry leaders who will guide you in career growth, strategic leadership, and innovation.
• Immersive Training: Gain hands-on expertise in leadership, innovation, and problem-solving.
• Expansive Professional Network: Connect with a thriving community of African leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
• Practical Experience: Work on real-world projects that drive meaningful impact.
• Career Advancement: Enhance your profile in innovation-driven industries and unlock new opportunities.

Requirements for YIL Fellowship Program Qualification

• Young professionals aged 20 to 35 from any African country
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated expertise in a specialized field with the ability to create innovative solutions
• Passionate about leadership, innovation, and driving positive change in Africa

Application Deadline

March 14, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Young Innovation Leaders on docs.google.com to apply

For more details, visit YIL website