Essential Support for Young Leaders:
The LEAP Africa Programme for young social innovators in Africa represents a transformative opportunity for entrepreneurs under 30 who demonstrate the potential to make a positive social impact on the continent. Cape Verde, with its vibrant youth and growing innovation ecosystem, is particularly well-positioned to benefit from this initiative. This programme offers more than just funding; it is a catalyst for growth, providing cutting-edge training, personalized mentoring and access to a global network of leaders. Young Cape Verdeans seeking to develop sustainable solutions to the social, economic and environmental challenges of their communities will find in LEAP Africa an invaluable partner. The organization recognizes that the true drivers of lasting change are young minds, endowed with unique perspective and inexhaustible energy, and is dedicated to empowering these minds to transform their visions into tangible reality.
This internationally renowned program has a proven track record in developing young leaders who become effective change agents. Through intensive workshops, hands-on training, and individualized coaching sessions, participants acquire the essential leadership, project management, business planning, and fundraising skills needed to scale their initiatives. The networking component is particularly valuable, connecting young innovators with investors, policymakers, academics, and other social entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration and opening doors to new partnerships and funding opportunities. For Cape Verde, this means a direct investment in its most precious resource: its youth, boosting job creation, solving local problems, and building a more resilient and prosperous future.
The program's focus encompasses several critical areas for African development, including education, health, economic development, climate change, gender equality, and technology. Young people working on innovative projects in these sectors who demonstrate a strong commitment to social impact are encouraged to apply. LEAP Africa seeks motivated, passionate individuals with a clear vision of how they intend to improve their communities and the African continent as a whole. Participation in this program not only raises the profile of individual innovators but also strengthens Cape Verde's innovation ecosystem, attracting attention and resources to the country and inspiring others to follow the same path.
Application Deadline: June 6, 2026
Application link: https://sipa.leapafrica.org/
