Are you an ambitious entrepreneur or startup founder from a low or middle-income Commonwealth country ready to take your innovation to the next level? The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship in UK 2025 is now accepting applications for its second cohort!

Powered by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in collaboration with Imperial College London, this prestigious, fully funded 6-month program is designed to accelerate early-stage startups with global ambitions. Whether you’re building a tech solution, a social impact venture, or an innovative service, this fellowship gives you the tools, mentorship, and global exposure to scale your startup and drive transformative change in your home country.

Commonwealth Startup Fellowship – Overview

  • Host Organizations: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) & Imperial College London
  • Fellowship Name: Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025
  • Program Duration: 6 Months (Including in-person and online learning)
  • Application Deadline: 30 June 2025 (04:00 PM BST)
  • Fellowship Type: Fully Funded International Fellowship for Entrepreneurs

Eligibility Criteria for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship?

This program is crafted for startup founders and entrepreneurs who:

  • Are citizens or refugees from eligible low or middle-income Commonwealth countries
  • Have a working product, service, or prototype
  • Show evidence of early traction or customer engagement
  • Are committed to solving real-world challenges through innovation
  • Are fluent in English (written and spoken)
  • Have at least graduate-level education

Applicants must be from one of the following countries:

Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, St Helena, St Lucia, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia

The UK Commonwealth Startup Fully Funded Fellowship is ideal for entrepreneurs who have been actively building their ventures for at least six months and are looking for mentorship, exposure, and funding opportunities to grow and scale their impact.

How to Apply for the Commonwealth Startup International Fellowship 2025

Here’s the step-by-step process:

Step 1: Visit the Official Fellowship Page

Click Here to Visit the Commonwealth Fellowships for startup

Step 2: Read all eligibility and application details carefully and Prepare all required documents

Step 3: Submit your fellowship application online

Click Here to Apply Online for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Application

Commonwealth UK Fellowship Benefits

Selected Fellows for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025 will receive:

  • Return Airfare to attend the 2-week in-person Bootcamp in Accra, Ghana
  • Full accommodation, meals, and transportation for the Bootcamp
  • Visa application reimbursement
  • Vaccination cost coverage
  • Fellow’s Grant Fund to support startup growth or fellowship-related expenses
  • Disability support (if applicable, based on assessment)

Apply Now – Be a Commonwealth Changemaker

Don’t miss out on this transformative journey! If you’re passionate about solving problems through innovation and entrepreneurship, and want to grow your startup into a force for good, apply today for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025.

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Muhammad Usman

Postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Science (formally Tokyo Tech).

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