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Grants, VC funds, accelerators, and competitions for African entrepreneurs.
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$20K + optional $100K convertible note
Techstars offers a 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerator for pre-seed startups, with capital investment, mentor access, and entry into its global network. Existing data indicates a typical investment of $20K plus an optional $100K convertible note. Programs span themes including finance, health, energy, food, space, sustainability, and workforce development, with some accelerators tied to specific locations.
3-month accelerator program
Techstars provides founders with a 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerator program.
Capital investment
Techstars provides a capital investment.
Mentorship
Founders receive access to mentors through a mentorship-driven program and Techstars' global mentor network.
Global network access
Recipients get access to the global Techstars network.
Future of Finance
One listed accelerator is the ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator.
AI Health
One listed accelerator is Techstars AI Health Baltimore.
EnergyTech
One listed accelerator is Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator.
Future of Food
One listed accelerator is Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab.
Healthcare
Listed programs include Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States and Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator.
Space
One listed accelerator is Techstars Space Accelerator.
WaterTech & Sustainability
One listed accelerator is Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability.
Workforce Development
One listed accelerator is Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator.
Coachable founders with a clear vision. Team quality above all. They evaluate founder-market fit and ability to execute quickly.
13-week accelerator, mentor network (10,000+), Demo Day, Techstars alumni network, perks package ($500K+)
6% equity for $20K is expensive. Convertible note terms matter — read carefully.
Start by identifying the specific Techstars accelerator that matches your sector and geography, since programs are theme- and location-specific. In your application, clearly show fit with the program focus area and pre-seed stage, and be prepared to apply by the listed program deadline.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Andela, Flutterwave, multiple Africa alumni