Her Startup 2026

About

Her Startup is a pan-African accelerator designed to empower female founders aged 18-35 by providing intensive training, seed funding, mentorship, and wellness services to help them scale their tech-enabled businesses.

Benefits

• 💰Seed Funding — Up to $5,000 in seed financing for successful graduates
• 🧑‍🏫 Intensive Training — 14-week training program facilitated by the Founder Institute
• 🤝Mentorship — 6 months of mentorship support
• 🏢Co-working Space — Access to co-working space for collaboration
• 🏥Healthcare Coverage — 1 year of healthcare coverage for participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Female founder, co-founder, or CEO aged 18-35
• Tech-enabled business with an MVP or existing product
• Generating at least $500 in monthly revenue for at least 6 months
• Based in any African country

Participation Commitments

• ⏳ Program Duration — 14-week intensive training program
• 📅 Attendance — Participation in training sessions and pitch events
• 💼 Business Operations — Continue running your business while participating

Target Region

Open to female founders from any African country

Target Sector

Tech-enabled startups