Flat6Labs Pan-Africa Accelerator

About this opportunity

Flat6Labs invests $15,000–$100,000 in early-stage tech startups across Africa in exchange for 7–15% equity, plus 4 months of structured mentorship, legal support, and investor access. You must have a team of at least 2, an MVP or working product, and be willing to incorporate in your country.

Who can apply

• Early-stage technology startups in sectors including fintech, healthtech, edtech, agritech, e-commerce, and deep tech
• Founding team of at least 2 people with complementary skills
• Product at MVP stage or beyond
• Able to be incorporated or already incorporated in Egypt, Tunisia, Ghana, Kenya, Bahrain, or Saudi Arabia
• Founders committed to full-time participation in the 4-month programme
• Willing to give up 7–15% equity in exchange for investment and support

Not eligible

• Solo founders without a co-founder
• Pre-MVP stage businesses without a demonstrable working product
• Teams unwilling to incorporate in a Flat6Labs operating country
• Founders unable to commit full time to programme sessions

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Documents you will need

• Business plan or executive summary
• Pitch deck or presentation of your product and market opportunity
• Evidence of incorporation or proof of willingness to incorporate
• Details of founding team members and their roles
• Product demonstration or link to MVP
• Financial projections or revenue data if applicable
• Details of any existing investors or funding to date

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How to apply, step by step

1. Visit the Flat6Labs website and locate the specific hub serving your country (Cairo, Tunis, Accra, Nairobi, or other operating cities)
2. Check the current application deadline and cohort dates for your chosen hub, as each city runs independent cycles throughout the year
3. Prepare your application materials including pitch deck, business plan, team information, and product demonstration
4. Submit your application through the Flat6Labs portal before the closing date
5. If shortlisted, prepare for and attend interviews or pitch sessions
6. Receive the investment offer and legal documentation if accepted

How applications are selected

What reviewers look for

• Demonstrate a working product or MVP, not just an idea on paper
• Show evidence that your team has complementary skills and that co-founders have worked together or have clear role separation
• Focus on product-market fit signals such as early user feedback, usage metrics, or pilot results rather than projections alone
• Be clear about your incorporation status or your immediate plans to incorporate in one of the five operating countries
• Highlight your sector alignment with Flat6Labs' focus areas: fintech, healthtech, edtech, agritech, e-commerce, and deep tech solve real problems at scale across Africa

Frequently asked questions

Guide written from the official programme page on 17 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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