Hope Africa Solo Founder Program 2026

About

A three-month accelerator program designed for solo founders, offering substantial investment, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help build and scale their startups. Participants will engage in weekly meetings and events while benefiting from shared office space in San Francisco.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Investment
  $100,000 investment provided to support startup growth
• 🎓Mentorship Access
  Access to mentorship and weekly meetings with program leaders
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with other solo founders
• 🏢Office Space
  Shared office space provided during the program
• 📈Follow-on Funding Potential
  Potential for follow-on funding after the program

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a solo founder
• Must be building a startup
• No prior co-founder experience required
• Open to all sectors
• Must be able to attend the program in San Francisco

Participation Commitments

• Must attend a three-month in-person program
• Must be present in San Francisco for the duration
• Participation in weekly meetings and events is required
• No program fee; investment terms apply

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

All sectors