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The Acumen Spain Fellowship 2027 is a funded leadership programme for social entrepreneurs and senior leaders building solutions to poverty. Open Value Foundation covers the programme costs, including accommodation, meals and materials for the in-person immersives.
The fellowship is for people who already have a working solution and hold enough responsibility to make decisions inside their organisation.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Programme | Acumen Fellows Programme |
| Language | Spanish |
| Funding | Programme, accommodation, meals and materials for the immersives |
| Deadline | 6 November 2026 |
| Selection event | 5–6 February 2027, online |
What is this opportunity?
Acumen Academy helps social entrepreneurs strengthen the practical and moral leadership needed to grow an organisation without losing sight of the people it serves. The Spain fellowship combines in-person sessions, peer learning and guided work.
What you get
- Programme fees covered by the organisers
- Accommodation, meals and materials for in-person immersives
- Leadership learning with other social entrepreneurs
- Connection to the Acumen Fellows community
Who can apply?
- You are a social entrepreneur or a senior decision-maker.
- Your organisation addresses a problem connected to poverty.
- You have a working model and evidence that people benefit from it.
- You can participate in the programme’s required dates and language.
Will Acumen invest in my business?
This is a funded learning programme, not an investment or cash-grant competition. The organiser covers the stated programme costs but does not promise capital for your organisation.
Can I apply if I am not the founder?
Yes, if you are a senior decision-maker with real responsibility for the organisation’s direction. Explain the decisions you make and the results you have helped produce.
How to apply
- Read the candidate guide on the official page.
- Check the programme and selection dates.
- Describe your organisation, the problem it solves and the people reached.
- Give clear examples of your leadership and current growth challenge.
- Submit the online application before the deadline.
Deadline
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
The process and programme are in Spanish. Confirm that you can participate fully before applying.
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