Qualified African diaspora professionals with relevant expertise aligned to their country of origin's national development priorities. Strong preference for professionals in health, education, public finance, governance, and justice sectors. Must be willing to relocate temporarily or permanently, or engage remotely through ICT-enabled platforms.

Tech startups at any stage building on cloud/AI

Companies that can deploy affordable, scalable internet connectivity to underserved communities in Africa. Strong preference for innovative last-mile technologies (TV White Spaces, satellite, fixed wireless). Phase 2 priorities include companies that pair connectivity with skilling, agricultural services, or financial inclusion. Track record of reaching rural/peri-urban populations at scale.

Financial health and inclusion

Early-stage tech entrepreneurs

Refugee and host community entrepreneurs building self-reliance through business

Founders with deep understanding of the communities they serve, delivering solutions for those most exposed to climate and economic instability. Focus on adaptive agriculture and food systems, inclusive climate fintech, and climate-smart technologies. Evidence of strong product-market fit in emerging markets.

Independent media financial sustainability

Kenyan growth equity firm. Focus on established businesses ready to scale. Backed multiple Kenyan companies through growth stages.

High-potential low-income African students

Equity-free acceleration

New ventures and unquoted companies with growth potential in Madagascar

Global pre-seed fund investing in Founder Institute graduates and similar-stage companies worldwide. Unique data-driven selection. 500+ portfolio companies globally including many African startups. Very standardized process.

Early-stage founders across all tech sectors.

Companies needing local currency hedging

Fully funded postgraduate study

Foundation supporting invention and innovation. $300M+ deployed. Africa programs for STEM education and inventor support.

Invention-based enterprises creating scalable technology for the poor

Africa's most prestigious leadership scholarship. Fully-funded postgrad at South African universities + enterprise development programme. 150+ scholars per cohort.

Organizations using play-based learning methodologies for child development

Companies serving low-income consumers at scale