Incubator & Accelerator
Accelerate Africa 2026
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About
Accelerate Africa 2026 is a 12-week acceleration program designed to help seed and pre-seed startups from across Africa overcome growth challenges in storytelling, team building, market entry, product development, and funding preparation, with access to top mentors and opportunities for investor connections during Demo Day.
Benefits
- 🎓 Mentorship Program
- Access to top industry mentors to refine storytelling, team building, market expansion, product optimization, and funding preparation
- 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in Demo Day for showcasing and investor connections
Eligibility Criteria
- 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
- Open to startups from across the African continent
- 💼 Business Stage
- Must be in the seed or pre-seed stage of development
- 🏢 Legal Status
- Must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents
Participation Commitments
- 📍 Physical Attendance
- Must attend the program in Lagos, Nigeria starting in March 2026
- ⏰ Time Commitment
- Full-time commitment for the 12-week duration of the program
Target Region
Open to startups from the entire African continent
Target Sector
Focused on technology entrepreneurship and business innovation
Accelerate Africa