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No direct funding. Optional post-program investment of $250,000-$500,000 via Future Africa fund
Pan-African pre-seed/seed accelerator program that supports up to 10 founders per cohort over 8 weeks. Focuses on bold, visionary founders building global businesses that solve Africa's biggest challenges. Unlike most accelerators, Accelerate Africa does not provide funding or take equity upon admittance. Their affiliated fund Future Africa offers an optional investment ($250K-$500K) at the end of the program following standard due diligence.
1:1 Advisory Support
Personalized mentorship from advisors who have built, advised, invested in, and exited multiple successful businesses in Africa
Storytelling & Pitch Support
Help refining narrative and pitch for fundraising
Go-to-Market Strategy
Hands-on support with product development and market entry
Team Development
Guidance on building and structuring founding teams
Fundraising Support
Access to investor networks and optional post-program investment from Future Africa fund ($250K-$500K)
Global Accelerator Pipeline
25+ alumni have gone on to global accelerators
General Tech
Scalable technology solutions addressing Africa's biggest challenges across any sector
Hardware & Infrastructure Tech (Cohort 5 RFI)
Special Request for Innovation focus on hardware and infrastructure technology for upcoming Cohort 5
Bold, visionary founders in the earliest stages of building global businesses that solve Africa's biggest challenges. Emphasis on scalable tech solutions, strong founding teams, and demonstrated traction or track record.
8-week intensive acceleration program with 1:1 advisory support, storytelling coaching, go-to-market strategy, team development, fundraising preparation, and access to global accelerator networks. Post-program access to Future Africa investment network.
The real value is the advisory network and pathway to Future Africa fund investment ($250K-$500K). Cohort 5 has a specific Request for Innovation in hardware and infrastructure tech — tailor applications accordingly. The program does not take equity, making it zero-cost to participate. 25+ alumni accepted to global accelerators is a strong signal of quality.
2021
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
25+ alumni admitted to global accelerators; specific company names listed on acceler8.africa and VC4A profile