BRAIN Accelerator

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-person intensive bootcamp in South Africa with MIT MBA students and global DeepTech experts
• 🎓Personalized Mentoring
  International immersion opportunities visiting labs, research centers, and industry partners in Africa, Europe, and the US
• 🎓Academic Connections
  Connection to top academic talents from institutions like MIT and École Polytechnique
• 🤝Investor Matchmaking
  Investor matchmaking including exclusive pitch clinics and meetings with top investors
• 🌐Ecosystem Access
  Access to the OST DeepTech ecosystem promoting collaboration among entrepreneurs, universities, businesses, and policymakers

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

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in a 12-month hybrid accelerator program
• Engage in investor matchmaking sessions
• Attend international immersion opportunities
• Commit to personalized mentoring sessions

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

DeepTech