London, UK – June 2025 – The Commonwealth has officially opened applications for the second cohort of the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship (CSF), a six-month programme designed to ignite and scale high-potential startups from low- and middle-income countries across the Commonwealth.
Running from 15 November 2025 to May 2026, the programme offers a fully funded two-week bootcamp in Accra, Ghana, followed by intensive online coaching, mentorship, and peer support. Participating teams also stand a chance to secure up to £2,000 in equity-free grant funding from the £35,000 Fellows Fund to support business development and innovation.
Interested founders must apply between 2 June and 30 June 2025. The fellowship targets startups with at least six months of development, a viable product or service, and evidence of customer engagement. Selected founders will also attend a prestigious Capstone event in London, UK, where they will pitch to investors and industry leaders.
“This programme is a unique opportunity to gain global exposure, practical skills, and targeted support to take your startup to the next level,” the Commonwealth Foundation stated.
More information and application details are available via the official CSF portal.
