Dunin‑Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC), Queen’s University, Canada + Mastercard FoundationFellowship

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship

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Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Phase 1: Explore (Jan–Feb) → 1,000+ candidates complete entrepreneurship courses and validate ideas.
Phase 2: Ignite (Mar–Apr) → ~180 finalists refine business models, prototypes, and pitch for fellowship selection.
Phase 3: Launch & Fellowship (May–Aug) → Up to 60 Fellows join DDQIC’s incubation program, receive $500 CAD stipends, mentorship, and compete for pitch prizes up to $15,000 CAD.
Graduation (Aug) → Fellows join alumni network, with continued support and opportunities. Benefits:
Best‑in‑class training (Queen’s faculty + MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework)
Mentorship from global entrepreneurs and industry leaders
Micro‑credentials from Queen’s University
Stipend ($500 CAD) + pitch competition prizes (up to $15,000 CAD)
Inclusive design (flexible learning, French language support, accessible content

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Dunin‑Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre (DDQIC), Queen’s University, Canada + Mastercard FoundationFellowship

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa

Deadline

Archived

Phase 1: Explore (Jan–Feb) → 1,000+ candidates complete entrepreneurship courses and validate ideas.
Phase 2: Ignite (Mar–Apr) → ~180 finalists refine business models, prototypes, and pitch for fellowship selection.
Phase 3: Launch & Fellowship (May–Aug) → Up to 60 Fellows join DDQIC’s incubation program, receive $500 CAD stipends, mentorship, and compete for pitch prizes up to $15,000 CAD.
Graduation (Aug) → Fellows join alumni network, with continued support and opportunities. Benefits:
Best‑in‑class training (Queen’s faculty + MIT’s Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework)
Mentorship from global entrepreneurs and industry leaders
Micro‑credentials from Queen’s University
Stipend ($500 CAD) + pitch competition prizes (up to $15,000 CAD)
Inclusive design (flexible learning, French language support, accessible content

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.