African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship

African Union Digital and Innovation Fellowship is sponsored by African Union. A 12-month program placing tech innovators in AU headquarters to develop data-driven and technology-enabled solutions, including for health sectors.

African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme | African Union African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme 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.

Driving Moonshot 6 and the 1 Million Next Level Initiative 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: Financial Support: A monthly stipend, an equipment budget and a learning budget. International Exposure: Participation in interactive bootcamps and a mid-term delegation visit. Institutional Impact: Hands-on experience working on critical systems, including AI-driven data analytics and digital communication strategies.

Open Technical Tracks for Cohort 3 The programme is seeking junior to mid-level professionals for roles including: Data Analytics & Monitoring Systems Digital Product & Systems Management ERP SAP and Business Intelligence HR Digital Systems and Processes Analysis 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 Official Portal: Open Fellowship Positions at the African Union – empowering entrepreneurship The AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027 is developed and hosted by the African Union , implemented in partnership with Enpact and supported by the GIZ DataCipation programme , commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) .

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