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Accelerators & incubators for African entrepreneurs (2026)

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ITC SheTrades Commonwealth Programme

International Trade Centre (ITC) SheTrades verified

SheTrades is an International Trade Centre initiative that connects women entrepreneurs to international markets, finance, and business opportunities. Participants gain access to…

All AfricaAgricultureManufacturing
Amount varies Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

UNDP Africa Accelerator Lab Network

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) verified

The UNDP Accelerator Labs network in Africa supports local innovators and grassroots entrepreneurs tackling sustainable development challenges including climate, health, agriculture, and…

All AfricaClimateHealth
$10,000 – $100,000 Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

Villgro Africa Incubation & Investment

Villgro Africa verified

Villgro Africa supports early-stage social enterprises in Kenya and East Africa with a combination of grant funding, equity investment, and intensive incubation…

KenyaHealthAgriculture
$10,000 – $50,000 Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

Antler East Africa Residency Program

Antler verified

Antler's Nairobi-based residency brings together exceptional founders to co-found companies from scratch, providing pre-seed investment, mentorship, and access to a global network.…

KenyaTechnologyFintech
$100,000 – $250,000 Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme (Cohort 16)

FATE Foundation / Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands verified

A free 6-month incubation programme for young entrepreneurs in Lagos. It is funded by the Dutch government and run by FATE Foundation.…

NigeriaAll sectorsSDG-aligned
Up to €30,000 Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

Endeavor South Africa Scale-Up Programme

Endeavor South Africa verified

Endeavor South Africa selects high-impact entrepreneurs whose businesses have already demonstrated significant scale potential and connects them to a global network of…

South AfricaTechnologyConsumer
Amount varies Rolling
Accelerator / Incubator NEWOpen

Y Combinator Startup Application (W2027 Batch)

Y Combinator verified

Y Combinator is one of the world's most prestigious accelerators and actively funds Nigerian and African startups on a rolling batch basis.…

NigeriaFintechTechnology
$500,000 2 Nov 2026 · 18d left
Accelerator / Incubator NEWUpcoming

Y Combinator Startup Program

Y Combinator verified

Y Combinator is a world-renowned accelerator that invests $500,000 in startups in exchange for 7% equity, running two cohorts per year (Winter…

All AfricaTechnologyFintech
$500,000 2 Nov 2026
Accelerator / Incubator NEWUpcoming

iDICE Startup Bridge (Founders Lab & Growth Lab) 2026

Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) / Bank of Industry verified

The startup arm of the federal iDICE programme, run through the Bank of Industry and funded by AfDB, AFD and IsDB. Founders…

NigeriaTechnologyDigital
Up to ₦10,000,000
Accelerator / Incubator NEWUpcoming

Africa Startup Initiative Programme (ASIP) – Ethiopia Cohort

African Development Bank (AfDB) / ASIP verified

ASIP is a pan-African accelerator co-implemented by the African Development Bank and partner institutions, supporting tech and innovation startups across African countries…

EthiopiaTechnologyAgriculture
Amount varies Opens 1 Jan

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