Exciting fully funded short-term accelerator program: Apply now for the Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program 2026
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Exciting fully funded short-term accelerator program: Apply now for the Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program 2026
Are you an African business leader looking for the next level of success?
The Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program is now open for applications! This immersive exchange is designed to strengthen business acumen and leadership capacity for CEOs and executives leading small and medium enterprises invested in global trade and impact.
If you’re a business leader ready to deepen your strategy, expand networks, and lead at a global scale, Presidential Precinct encourages you to apply
Overview
The Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders Program is a fully funded short-term accelerator that gives you the training and connections you need to reach new heights.
Applications are open to African CEOs working on the African continent or in the Diaspora.
What You’ll Get
- Custom masterclass at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, the world’s #1 Global Public Business School
- Training with top-notch faculty in topics such as Leading Effective Systems and Teams, Business Effectuation, and Relational Acumen
- Invitation-only sessions with the World Bank in Washington, DC
- Invaluable connections to U.S. institutions and businesses
- A community of forward-thinking alumni open to collaboration
Are you the ideal candidate?
Presidential Precinct is seeking 15 CEOs of small- to medium-sized enterprises. International applicants must be proficient in English and possess a visa to travel to the United States.
The ideal applicant will oversee an enterprise meeting these criteria:
- in operation for at least 2 years
- 50–200 employees
- investing $15–20 million USD in bilateral trade or investment in African countries
- generating at least $1.5 million USD in annual revenue in 2025
Presidential Precinct expect applicants to have demonstrated their commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentoring, and to share their passion for tackling the pressing issues in their countries or communities from both a local and global perspective.
Program details
- The Program will beheld on April 18–25, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, DC
- Fully funded airfare, lodging, meal plan, and programming
**Bonus: Attendance at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Presidential Precinct Corporate Leaders will attend the 2026 Corporate Council on Africa’s U.S-Africa Business Summit in July, where they will connect with the government representatives and corporate leaders shaping the future of business in Africa. Participants will be responsible for airfare to and from the summit in Mauritius.
- Plenary sessions and sector-focused panels with other leaders
- Private meetings with key decision makers
- B2B and B2G networking
- Pathways to financing
Presidential Precinct partners
The Corporate Leaders Program is made possible by a generous gift from John Olajide, founder and CEO of Axxess, a leading home healthcare technology company in North America; Chairman of Cavista Holdings Limited, a diversified holding and investment company with interests in technology, agriculture, hospitality, fintech, energy and other sectors; and Board member at the Presidential Precinct. Mr. Olajide is chairman of the Corporate Council on Africa Board of Directors, building on two years of service as Vice Chair.
Presidential Precinct is grateful for the partnership of the University of Virginia and UVA’s Darden School of Business.
Testimonial
“My expectations have been exceeded. I am much better placed to position our value and what we are doing for our community when I talk to partners and investors.” – Benard Odote, Kenya, 2025 Corporate Leaders Program
“Surrounded by brilliant leaders, I reconnected with the ‘why’ behind my work. The Presidential Precinct is more than a program — it’s a platform for courageous leadership.” – Chilufya Mutale-Mwila, Zambia, 2025 Corporate Leaders Program
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