Description

Acumen Academy has opened applications for the 2027 India Acumen Fellowship for social entrepreneurs and organisational leaders who have already built a working solution to poverty and are ready to scale their impact. Applications are open from 25 September to 31 October 2026. The seven-month programme runs from March to October 2027 and combines in-person immersives, virtual learning labs and self-paced leadership work. Applicants should have meaningful experience building or leading an initiative addressing poverty and demonstrate an established model and impact. Programme costs for selected fellows are covered. Applicants should read the official applicant toolkit and submit through Acumen Academy’s fellowship portal.