{"id":5635,"date":"2026-03-16T21:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5635"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:51:32","slug":"crossover-founder-learning-exchange-program-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5635","title":{"rendered":"Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172990\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program 2026. Crossover is a curated learning program designed to expose early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets to startup fundamentals, taught through the lived experience of builders from more established ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>The program focuses on the core fundamentals of building a startup, from understanding what a startup truly is, to product thinking, customer discovery, team building, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct exposure to experienced founders<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive perks<\/li>\n<li>Grants for top participants<\/li>\n<li>Pipeline to early-stage VCs in Africa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Open to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets<\/li>\n<li>Founders at idea, MVP, or early traction stage<\/li>\n<li>Builders seeking clarity on startup fundamentals<\/li>\n<li>Founders open to learning from experienced peers<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurs committed to long-term company building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They are looking for founders building in markets such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Burundi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, and other smaller African markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crossover runs through a selective application process to ensure strong cohort fit and meaningful learning. They look for founder intent, commitment, openness to learning, and values alignment.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeVIg3ZQ1bu633l8cNBxU0szLj6y2ICDx9nGjG-3fFotfdP3Q\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xconnect.geraldblack.co\/crossover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 17, 2026 Applications are open for the Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program 2026. Crossover is a curated learning program designed to expose early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets to startup fundamentals, taught through the lived experience of builders from more established ecosystems. 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