Incubators and Accelerators

The Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) & the Department of Science & Innovation (DSI) invite South African tech entrepreneurs to apply to the Irish Tech Challenge South Africa. All across South Africa, there is enormous entrepreneurial potential and creativity, particularly in the tech space. That creativity is particularly vibrant …

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Villgro Africa is looking for Innovative solutions that address the lack of access to quality and affordable Health Services; technologies in low-income populations across Africa.Startups can apply to join Villgro Africa and receive funding from $20,000, business development expertise (Technical Assistance) and access to further investment opportunities. Eligibility criteria for Villgro Africa: A product/hardware Innovation or …

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The Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator supports digital commerce companies who are building solutions designed to improve the livelihoods and financial resilience of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). About the Catalyst Fund Inclusive Digital Commerce Accelerator: In Ghana, existing digital commerce solutions tend to exclude informal micro and small enterprises (MSEs), who have been …

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Grindstone has joined forces with the SA SME Fund, Deloitte, Thinkroom, Knife Capital, Webber Wentzel and Google for Startups. The program is aimed at entrepreneurs who are ready to take their businesses to the next level. Business support resources and services will include elements of training, corporate advisory, coaching, mentorship and funding. Specific interventions for …

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For 10 years, HiiL’s Justice Accelerator program has supported startups with significant potential to help people prevent or resolve their justice problems.Startups selected for the program participate in an intensive 4-month training program, gain access to customized coaching and mentorship and receive a €10,000 non-equity fund to help scale their innovation. What are they looking for? In 2022, they are …

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In 2018, World Resources Institute (WRI) and Fledge launched the Land Accelerator, the world’s first training and mentorship program targeted specifically toward businesses that restore degraded forests, farmland, and pasture.In partnership with AFR100 and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), we are excited to announce that the application cycle for the 2022 Land Accelerator Africa …

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Y Combinator is a startup accelerator that helps young companies get off the ground. It’s a three-month program that provides seed funding and guidance to startups. It has been around since the year 2005. The company is based in Silicon Valley, California. YC has invested in more than 3,000 companies, including 72 African startups (like Flutterwave, Wave …

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The GIZ Accelerator program for Climate Change Innovations is looking for early-stage companies in Benin, Cameroon, and Niger that deliver digital solutions to combat climate change. We are looking for innovative and impactful tech-based solutions to either tackle the adverse effects or minimize the negative impact of climate change. This program is open to startups …

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Are you a woman-led business that addresses some of the nation’s biggest climate-related challenges, in new and innovative ways? Are you looking to improve your product or service, grow your market share, raise capital and make a larger impact?If you answered yes to the above, and meet the eligibility criteria outlined below, then Anza Investment Readiness …

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Oxfam believes SMEs have the potential to contribute to sustainable growth through increased employment, higher income and relevant products and services for people living in poverty, particularly small holder farmers, youth and women. To help SMEs live up to their potential, we know they need more than capital alone. Hence, Oxfam provides tailor made business development services …

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