Funding and benefits: The Fellowship aligns with Agenda 2063 Moonshot 6, Goal 18, which envisions an “Empowered and Productive African Citizenry.” By embedding young innovators within the public sector, the programme bridges the gap between digital policy and tangible institutional transformation. Furthermore, it supports the 1 Million Next Level initiative under the Youth Division (Women, Gender and Youth Directorate), African Union Commission, by providing high-value professional opportunities in the 4Es+H (Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Engagement and Health). The selected 12 fellows will be stationed at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa and other institutional sites across the continent. Key benefits include: Financial Support: A monthly stipend, an equipment budget and a learning budget. Official Portal: Open Fellowship Positions at the African Union – empowering entrepreneurship Eligibility and filters: not explicitly published in the retrieved source. Application: African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme The African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the call for applications for the 3rd Cohort of the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme. This flagship initiative forms a cornerstone of the AU’s commitment to youth-led digital transformation, directly contributing to the 1 Million Next Level Initiative Initiative and the implementation of Agenda 2063’s Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan. The Fellowship operationalizes the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030) by embedding technical talent directly within Departments and Organs. How to Apply Applications are open to citizens of AU Member States under the age of 35 with a degree in a relevant technical field. The AU is committed to gender equity and strongly encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities. Application Deadline: 1 March 2026 Past editions and people: African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme The African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the call for applications for the 3rd Cohort of the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme. This flagship initiative forms a cornerstone of the AU’s commitment to youth-led digital transformation, directly contributing to the 1 Million Next Level Initiative Initiative and the implementation of Agenda 2063’s Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan. The Fellowship operationalizes the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020-2030) by embedding technical talent directly within Departments and Organs. Launched in 2021, the fellowship is a 12-month immersive programme that selects Africa’s brightest technical minds to co-develop data-driven and technology-enabled solutions within AU institutions. Following the successful completion of Cohort 2 - which delivered transformative digital integrations across multiple departments, Cohort 3 will select 12 highly skilled fellows to lead 12 specialized technical tracks starting in April 2026. The Fellowship aligns with Agenda 2063 Moonshot 6, Goal 18, which envisions an “Empowered and Productive African Citizenry.” By embedding young innovators within the public sector, the programme bridges the gap between digital policy and tangible institutional transformation. Furthermore, it supports the 1 Million Next Level initiative under the Youth Division (Women, Gender and Youth Directorate), African Union Commission, by providing high-value professional opportunities in the 4Es+H (Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Engagement and Health). "The AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship is not just a professional opportunity; it is a call to service for African youth to 'Code for the Continent'. By placing talent at the heart of our digital backbone, we are ensuring that Africa’s governance is data-driven, citizen-centered and ready for the future," said the Director of the Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (WGYD). Fellowship Highlights & Support The selected 12 fellows will be stationed at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa and other institutional sites across the continent. Key benefits include: Open Technical Tracks for Cohort 3