Refuture Africa

Refuture Africa / Programmes

Find the programme that fits your next step.

Explore opportunities to research African futures, develop your practice or work on a business opportunity. Compare the purpose, duration and participation terms, then visit the programme page for full details.

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For individuals

Three ways to develop your practice.

3 months / 12 weeks

Africa Futures Research Fellowship

Applications open on 9 November and close on 14 December 2026.

Investigate a question, explore alternative futures and produce research insights and recommendations.

Who it is for
Adults, including students, researchers and practitioners, who want to investigate a question about African futures.
What you work towards
A team research report or brief, supporting evidence, systems analysis, future scenarios and implications for further work. A developed concept or prototype is not required.
Participation
Free participation is the aim, subject to pilot funding. Programme dates, support and final terms will be confirmed before places are accepted. Use the shared application form from 9 November to 14 December 2026.
Explore the Research Fellowship

6 months

Africa Futures Fellowship

Register interest. Applications open 9 November 2026 at 00:00 Mauritius time (UTC+4).

Connect research and futures exploration to concepts, models or prototypes, then learn through appropriate testing and feedback.

Who it is for
Practitioners who want deeper experience in futures-led innovation and regenerative design.
What you work towards
A project portfolio connecting evidence and scenarios to a developed proposition, tests, feedback, revisions and next steps.
Participation
A fee-paying programme. Applying is free. Applications: 9 November to 14 December 2026. Review fees, support and participation terms before enrolment.
Explore the Africa Futures Fellowship

16 weeks

Business in Practice Fellowship

Register interest for future roles.

Contribute your skills to supervised business and venture projects while developing your practice.

Who it is for
People with demonstrated business, research, product, marketing, sales or technology skills.
What you work towards
A defined contribution to a real project, with a named supervisor and agreed responsibilities.
Participation
Compensated roles. Dates, assignments and compensation are confirmed before an offer is accepted.
Explore Business in Practice

For businesses

Investigate your next business opportunity.

A commissioned engagement for an operating business, with a scoped brief and agreed delivery terms.

16 weeks

Business Design Sprint

Opportunity enquiries welcome.

Research and test a business opportunity before deciding what to invest in next.

Who it is for
Operating businesses in Kenya with a specific opportunity to investigate.
What you work towards
Evidence, a business proposition, practical testing and a reasoned next investment decision.
Participation
A paid engagement. Scope, start dates and fees are agreed with the business.
Explore the Business Design Sprint

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