Africa
Accelerators in Africa
Accelerators run fixed-length cohorts that offer funding, mentorship and a demo day, usually in exchange for equity. Reviewers read many applications per batch, so clarity about the problem, the team and progress so far decides most of them.
4 open listings here, out of 64 in this category.
- Closing soon: 10 November 2026Anzisha Fellowship (2027 intake)AnzishaA multi-year support programme for Africa's youngest entrepreneurs (aged 15–22) already running real businesses: selected fellows get funding, coaching and a platform to…multi-year fellowship programme · funding, coaching and a platform to lead (amounts not stated)Algeria, Angola, BeninDetails and how to apply
- See cycleAntler Founder Residency — Nairobi (March 2027 cohort)AntlerAntler's 10-week in-person residency in Nairobi for individuals and early teams: build or accelerate a startup with peers and advisors, then pitch Antler's investment…Up to $250,000 investmentNairobi, KenyaTwice a year; next Nairobi residency starts 22 March 2027 per antler.co/cohort-start-dates (a start date, not a deadline — Antler advises applying early).Details and how to apply
- See cycleAntler Sandbox — Lagos (March 2027 cohort)AntlerAntler's 8-week full-time, in-person Sandbox in Lagos for founders from across Africa: build and validate a startup alongside other founders, with up to $250,000 at…Up to $250,000 investmentLagos, NigeriaCohort-based; next Lagos Sandbox starts 15 March 2027 per antler.co/cohort-start-dates (a start date, not a deadline — Antler advises applying early).Details and how to apply
- See cycleFlat6Labs Startup ProgramsFlat6LabsLeading seed and early-stage investor in the Middle East and Africa running country and sector programs (pre-acceleration, seed, fintech and more) for startups in Egypt…seed investment in selected programs · mentorship and curriculumEgypt, Saudi Arabia, TunisiaMultiple programs with separate application windows throughout the year.Details and how to apply
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