AcceleratorFuture Africa / Accelerate Africa
Accelerate Africa aims to become the Y Combinator of Africa, empowering startups to reach $1M in revenue.
- Location
- Africa
Accelerators in Africa
3 accelerators in Africa. None is taking applications right now. Most run in a hybrid format, and most do not pay a stipend.
3 programs1 pay a stipend3 hosts
Every program on this list
3 programs
Accelerator
Accelerator- Location
- St.Gallen, Switzerland
- Terms
- Stipend
AcceleratorMastercard Foundation
Accelerating EdTech ventures for sustainable impact across Africa.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Investment Capital
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 2 of 3 programs that say.
- Investment capital1
- Stipend1
How they run
Based on the 3 of 3 programs that say.
- Hybrid2
- In person1
What it looks like
An accelerator invests a set amount in a cohort of startups and supports them intensively for a few months.
Who it is for: early-stage founding teams with a company, often pre-seed or seed.
What you get: capital on standard terms, mentors, a peer cohort, investor introductions, perks, and usually a demo day.
How people get in: an application, interviews, and a selective cohort. Read the equity terms closely; they vary widely between programs.
The programs here list Africa among the regions they cover. Some also take people from elsewhere, so check each program's eligibility.
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Questions people ask
Which accelerators in Africa are open now?
None of the 3 is taking applications right now. Each program's page shows when it usually opens.
Do accelerators in Africa pay?
1 of the 3 pay a stipend. The other 2 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join accelerators in Africa remotely?
0 of the 3 run fully remotely, 2 mix remote and in-person time, and 1 run in person.
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