Application Deadline: May 11, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Digital Transformation for Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Ghana (DTEG) Tech Policy Fellowship. The Tech Policy Fellowship is a five-month program which aims to build a dynamic cohort of ten (10) young professionals in Ghana with the capacity to shape and influence digital and technology policy through research, advocacy, and innovative projects.
Fellows will undergo a two-week intensive hybrid training boot camp, engage in a study tour to an African country with exemplary digital policy practices, and develop hands-on policy projects. The program culminates in a graduation event and continued support through a national Tech Policy Network.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ghanaian citizen with a valid passport.
- Experience or background in technology, policy, governance, or related fields.
- Passion for public interest, innovation, and digital transformation.
- Commitment to fully participate in all components of the program (May–September 2025).
The Program is looking for emerging leaders from diverse sectors, including:
- Tech professionals and entrepreneurs
- Policy analysts and civil servants in ICT-related ministries/agencies
- Legal and regulatory professionals
- Academics and researchers in technology-related fields
- Journalists and communicators covering digital innovation
- Members of civil society and digital rights organizations
- Women in technology and public policy
- Final-year students or recent graduates in tech-related fields
Benefits
A funded fellowship, including all training materials, travel (domestic & international), and accommodation costs during the duration of the programme.
- Access to expert trainers, mentors, and a vibrant community of policy thinkers.
- A study tour to an African country with advanced tech policy frameworks.
- The opportunity to design and launch your own tech policy project.
- Continuous mentorship and post-program support.
- Membership in Ghana’s first Tech Policy Network.
How to Apply
1. Complete the application form here: https://forms.gle/UKET6u654aCJPbEC7
2. Upload the following:
- A CV (max 2 pages)
- A short statement of interest (max 200 words)
Deadline for submission: 11th May 2025
For questions, kindly email us at: [email protected]
Application Timeline
- Application: 25th April 2025 to 11th May 2025
- Selection & Notification: May 2025
- Program Start: May 2025
- Graduation & Network Launch: August – September 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the DTEG Tech Policy Fellowship
