AGYLE 2025 Programme for Young African Leaders

Become part of a unique African-German business network, connect with Young Leaders from Africa and Germany and develop innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Through direct encounters, inspiring dialogue and targeted networking, long-term partnerships and new business perspectives are created. 

AGYLE (African German Young Leaders in Business) is an African-German young leaders programme that connects young talents from Africa and Germany in a long-term business network. Its goal is to promote African-German dialogue and foster long-term economic cooperation. Through direct encounters and collaboration among participants, AGYLE aims to generate new impulses within the framework of development cooperation between Africa and Germany. The programme brings together a diverse range of forward-thinking actors and industries – from startups and large corporations to digital technologies, green innovations, circular economy, and the agricultural and food sectors.

AGYLE is a programme of ‘Germany – Land of Ideas’ and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE).

• Table of Content
• About African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE)
• AGYLE Programme
• Aim and Benefits of AGYLE Programme
• Requirements for AGYLE Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE)

AGYLE connects young African and German leaders from business, politics and the media to establish a long-term business network and to develop innovative business models. The goal of AGYLE is to strengthen the African-German dialogue and to lay the foundation for cross-border economic cooperation.

AGYLE Programme

Application Deadline	11 Apr 2025
Country to study	Ethiopia, Germany, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia
Type	Entrepreneurs
Sponsor	African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of AGYLE Programme

AGYLE Live Week in Germany (15–19/09/2025) – A week full of inspiration & networking

Join us when 25 young leaders from six different countries come together for one week to discuss topical issues with stakeholders from business and politics, present their business cases and best practices and share their visions.

Intercultural Collaboration

Work with Young Leaders from Africa & Germany on real challenges on the topic of ‘Green Cities Rising’ – and put your skills to the test!

Leadership & Skill Development

Use customised formats to strengthen your leadership skills and grow beyond yourself.

A long-term network 

Become part of a strong, long-term business network that connects you exclusively with other professionals in Africa and Germany. You will be able to establish sustainable relationships that will last far beyond the duration of the programme and sustainably support your international career.

Digitale Events & Insights
Our digital formats provide you with unique insights into current trends and up-and-coming topics in African-German economic relations.

Requirements for AGYLE Programme Qualification

You are a perfect fit for AGYLE, if

• You are no older than 40 years of age,
• You have at least 3 years of executive experience or started your own business,
• You come from or have worked for at least 5 years in Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, Senegal, Tunisia or Germany,
• You are committed to creating a sustainable future and green cities.
• You would like to become part of the AGYLE alumni network and play an active role.

Application Deadline

April 11, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African German Young Leaders in Business (AGYLE) on application.land-der-ideen.de to apply

For more details, visit AGYLE Programme webpage