Alibaba eFounders Fellowship Training Two Weeks in China

9-23 Nov 2018, Hangzhou, China

The eFounders Fellowship is a two-week course for entrepreneurs in developing countries who are operating open, platform-based businesses in the ecommerce, logistics, big data, and tourism spaces. The program will provide first-hand exposure to and learning about ecommerce innovations from China and around the world that enabled growth and a more inclusive development model for all.

Candidates must be:

• Entrepreneurs in the digital and technology space operating open platforms related to:
eCommerce, Logistics, Fintech, Big Data or Tourism;
• Authentic, open-minded and altruistic leaders of the new economy;
• At an inflection point in their careers;
• Looking to move from success to significance with integrity, vision and drive;
• Founders or co-founders of an officially registered digital technology venture in one of the following countries:
Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam;
• Female entrepreneurs are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Under the age of 35 preferred;




While the course tuition, accommodation and meals will be covered for selected candidates, participants will be expected to apply and pay for their visa application and travel to and from Hangzhou, China. A letter of support for a visa request will be provided by UNCTAD to facilitate the visa application process. Once in China, the Alibaba Group will arrange lodging and transportation during the course.

Applications must be received by September 2nd, 2018 at 23:59:59 China time (GMT+8)
Should you have any questions, please write to unctadyouth@unctad.org and register herebit.ly/eFoundersFellowship