The execution layer for Africa's next generation of founders. Apply once, get reviewed by operators, join a cohort, and build with mentors who have done it before.
This cycle
Incubation and acceleration intake is open
Tell us the problem you are solving. Reviewers see your application within the current review window.
Submit once and follow every status change, from submitted to interview to final decision, in one place.
Cohorts, milestones, events and channels keep founders and staff on the same schedule.
Mentor sessions, investor-ready documents and the founder directory carry startups past demo day.
Two tracks
Both tracks share one Hub: one profile, one application, one community.
Track 01
For idea and early-build founders. Validate the problem, ship an MVP and find your first users with structured support.
Track 02
For startups with traction. Tighten the model, scale operations and open the investor network.
What is happening
Workshops, demos and founder sessions from the current cohort cycle.
Events appear here once a cohort cycle is confirmed. Apply to be part of the next one.
Start your applicationMentorship
Every matched mentor commits to recurring sessions, not a single talk.
Matched by domain, KGIG and the stage you are at.
Booked directly from the Hub with availability you can see.
Tracked in your session history so progress stays visible.
Applications open
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