Ashoka’s Venture & Fellowship Program opens opportunities for social entrepreneurs who are committed to transformational change. Through this programme you gain time, resources and connections to focus full-time on your venture and build lasting impact.
Benefits for Fellows
- A needs-assessed living stipend for up to three years, allowing you to dedicate yourself full-time to your initiative.
- Membership in a global network of thousands of Ashoka Fellows and changemakers across 90 + countries.
- Mentorship, capacity building, pro-bono services and strategic support to scale your innovation.
Who should apply?
You are a good fit if you:
- Are a social entrepreneur with a venture addressing a deep societal issue, and you show entrepreneurial quality, creativity and ethical fibre.
- Can commit full-time to your work and have evidence of traction or impact in your field.
- Are ready to join a global community and partner with other changemakers.
How the Application Process works?
- Applications are open year-round, with selections reviewed annually.
- The process includes initial screening, due diligence, interviews, and final board review.
- Once elected as a Fellow you gain support and are part of Ashoka’s lifelong network.
- Application Deadline is currently unknown, hurry up and apply now
- Visit Ashoka Venture and Fellowship website to get started
Why this matters
This programme is more than financial support. It gives you space to focus on system-change, build real scale, access global peers and resources, and free you from immediate funding pressures so you concentrate on impact.