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About this opportunity

The FAST Program provides financial and technical support to alumni entrepreneurs of Mastercard Foundation programs who are scaling or pivoting their start‑ups. It is designed to help ventures navigate transition phases, strengthen business models, and expand impact in African markets.

Benefits include:

Grant funding (amount varies by project stage)
Business advisory and mentorship support
Access to Mastercard Foundation’s alumni network and ecosystem partners
Tailored technical assistance for scaling and sustainability

Who can apply

Must be an alumnus/alumna of a Mastercard Foundation program
Must be running a start‑up in transition (pivoting, scaling, or restructuring)
Must demonstrate potential for social impact and sustainability
Must commit to mentorship and reporting requirements during the 12‑month cycle
Just graduated
Running a project or organization
Entrepreneur

Mastercard FoundationGrant

$15,000 Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition

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Opportunity type

Grant

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits include:

Grant funding (amount varies by project stage)
Business advisory and mentorship support
Access to Mastercard Foundation’s alumni network and ecosystem partners
Tailored technical assistance for scaling and sustainability

Who can apply

Must be an alumnus/alumna of a Mastercard Foundation program
Must be running a start‑up in transition (pivoting, scaling, or restructuring)
Must demonstrate potential for social impact and sustainability
Must commit to mentorship and reporting requirements during the 12‑month cycle
Just graduated
Running a project or organization
Entrepreneur

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