iHub Nairobi's accelerator supports early-stage Kenyan tech startups with mentorship, investor connections, and ecosystem access over a structured cohort. You need a working MVP and willingness to base yourself in Nairobi.
iHub is one of Africa's most established tech innovation hubs based in Nairobi, offering an accelerator programme for early-stage Kenyan tech startups. Participants receive mentorship, access to a vibrant entrepreneurial community, investor connections, and programme support over a structured cohort period. The programme targets startups working in areas such as fintech, health tech, civic tech, and climate technology.
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iHub assesses applications based on your company overview, the problem you are solving, evidence of traction, and founder background. Selected startups are invited to join a cohort and receive structured mentorship, business support, workshop access, and investor introductions. The programme typically runs over a defined cohort period, though the exact duration and selection timeline are not published in advance—you should confirm these details when applying.
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Cohort intake is periodically announced on iHub's website. Check their programmes page for current deadlines, as the listing does not specify fixed application dates.
The standard accelerator programme amount is not stated in the public information. However, iHub connects startups to its network of around 200 actively engaged investors and 998 investors globally, and you should confirm funding details when you apply.
Yes. The eligibility requires founders to be based in Nairobi or willing to operate from there during the programme.
You need to demonstrate a working prototype or minimum viable product—not just a concept or business plan. This should show that your core solution functions and addresses the problem you describe.
No. iHub's accelerator is specifically for technology startups. Your business must operate in tech, fintech, health tech, civic tech, or climate technology.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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