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Accelerate Africa (in partnership with Future Africa and Prosper Africa)
Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026
Amount
$250,000 - $500,000
Deadline
Jul 25, 2026
Can you get this?
✓For founders building businesses from Africa
✓Early-stage startups solving African challenges
✓No funding or equity taken at admittance
✓Optional investment up to $500K post-program
✓Cohort limited to 10 founders per cycle
What it takes
If accepted, participate in the 12-week program covering storytelling, people and ops, go to market, product development, and fundraising.12 weeks
Attend welcome week in person and demo day week to build connections with advisors and other founders.
At the end of the program, optionally pursue investment through Future Africa's standard process including due diligence and an IC vote.
Worth knowing
The accelerator does not take equity upon admittance. Any investment is optional and only considered after the program concludes.
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