Accelerators · Grants · Events
Accelerators, grants, events, fellowships, and programmes powering Africa's next generation of founders and leaders.
Y Combinator
One of the world's leading accelerators offering $500k investment, intensive mentorship, and access to a global network of founders and investors. African startups strongly encouraged to apply.
Royal Academy of Engineering
Supports African engineers and entrepreneurs to develop scalable, commercially viable technologies that solve Africa's most pressing development challenges.
Tony Elumelu Foundation
A flagship $100M commitment providing 10,000 African entrepreneurs with seed capital, mentorship, and business training over five years.
AfriLabs
Africa's premier tech hub conference brings together innovation hub leaders, ecosystem builders, investors, and policymakers from across the continent.
Mastercard Foundation
Provides scholarships and leadership development to talented but economically disadvantaged young Africans, enabling them to attend leading universities.
Seedstars
Invests in and accelerates the best early-stage startups across Africa with a focus on emerging markets and high-impact sectors.
A three-month equity-free programme designed for Seed to Series A technology startups. Provides mentorship, Google products, technical support, and community access.
Disrupt Africa
West Africa's largest technology and innovation summit, connecting founders, investors, and corporates across the ecosystem.
African Development Bank
Supports African entrepreneurs and SMEs developing scalable climate-smart solutions in agriculture, energy, water, and urban resilience.
African Business Angel Network
Equips aspiring African angel investors with the knowledge, tools, and networks to make informed early-stage investments across the continent.
Startup Grind
A global conference for founders, investors and ecosystem builders, featuring speakers, workshops and networking sessions focused on Africa's startup scene.
She Leads Africa
Empowers African women entrepreneurs through mentorship, training and investment opportunities to grow scalable businesses.
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