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DeepTech
Incubator & Accelerator
BRAIN Accelerator
Open Now
Hybrid (In-person Optional)
About
The BRAIN Accelerator program, organized by Open Startup (OST), aims to support African DeepTech startups, particularly in the health and climate sectors, by providing a comprehensive 12-month hybrid accelerator experience that includes personalized mentoring, international immersion opportunities, and investor matchmaking, making it ideal for seed-stage companies looking to scale and access global markets.
Benefits
- In-person intensive bootcamp in South Africa with MIT MBA students and global DeepTech experts
- Personalized business and technical mentoring from top global experts
- International immersion opportunities visiting labs, research centers, and industry partners in Africa, Europe, and the US
- Connection to top academic talents from institutions like MIT and École Polytechnique
- Investor matchmaking including exclusive pitch clinics and meetings with top investors
- Access to the OST DeepTech ecosystem promoting collaboration among entrepreneurs, universities, businesses, and policymakers
- Significant investment readiness and market access support
Eligibility Criteria
- Company registered in Africa
- Must have science-based DeepTech innovation
- Seed-stage company with a validated minimum viable product (MVP)
- Evidence of early customers, revenue, or market adoption
- Early funding or initial capital secured
- At least two co-founders fully committed to project growth
Target Region
Africa
Industries
DeepTech