Applications are now open for the EU/Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) New Leaders Lab. The New Leaders Lab (NLL) is a leadership programme with an entrepreneurial, civic, and community focus. It combines thematic learning modules, practical workshops, personalized support, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. It is expected to last between 3 to 4 months.
The New Leaders Lab are open to young people aged 18 to 30 residing in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, and Zambia.
ELIGIBILITY
You can apply to the New Leaders Lab if:
- You are between 18 and 30;
- You reside in one of the 19 eligible countries;
- You have a basic knowledge of French, English, or Portuguese;
- You are involved in community, civic, associative, or entrepreneurial initiatives, or would like to become more engaged in your community;
- You have a project or business idea that you would like to implement;
- Your idea relates to themes such as climate change, rural development, urban development, social inclusion and gender equality, entrepreneurship, or related topics.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here.