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

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

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