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BIOBAB NETWORK ACCELERATOR FOR AFRICAN TECH FOUNDERS

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Application Deadline: 31 October, 2023

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

Baobab is Africa’s leading accelerator. They provide founders with the early-stage capital and hands-on support they need to unlock growth and build world-class startups.

ELIGIBILITY:

The portfolio is open and consists of a carefully selected group of exceptional African entrepreneurs. 

They accept applications on a rolling basis – so please feel free to apply at any time and someone from our team will be in touch with you. Our next accelerator kicks off on 20th November 2023 so to be considered for this please submit your application before 31st October 2023.

They receive thousands of applications each year, so please bear with us if we are a little slow getting back to you!

BENEFIT:

Founders are provided with $100k in funding and support them to unlock growth and further investment.

Learn how to problem solve, go to market and scale through our accelerator and global network of experts, investors and entrepreneurs

Build a world class startup with support from a team with global experience that lives and breaths African entrepreneurship

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BECAUSE ACCELERATOR ENTREPRENEUR ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: 26 January, 2024

LOCATION: Virtual

The Because Accelerator is an entrepreneur accelerator program designed for early- to middle-stage businesses with a manufactured, physical product. Applicants to the accelerator should be prioritizing job creation in communities impacted by poverty and be able to show potential for future impact through a clear vision.

ELIGIBILITY:

Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply for our business accelerator. Entrepreneurs in the restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries are not eligible.

Entirely free

Completely digital platform

16 week cohort

4–6/hr weekly commitment

Post-cohort support

The startup accelerator program is uniquely focused on increasing your revenue growth trajectory during the cohort and creating a plan for sustained growth beyond. The trainings cover the following concepts:

Entrepreneurial mindset

Developing a marketing and sales plan

Revenue ops and pricing strategy

E-commerce

Customer service and retention

Upon completion, entrepreneurs will have a written business plan, a polished pitch ready to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annual pitch competition.

BENEFIT:

TRAINING

A 16-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with our own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.

COACHING

After the first four weeks, select entrepreneurs will be matched with an experienced coach who will mentor them during the program and beyond.

NETWORKING

Entrepreneurs network with members of their cohort, alumni of the Because Accelerator and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.

FUNDING

At the end of the cohort, select entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch event for a cash prize. As a result of this competition, we’ve linked entrepreneurs to over $100k in funding.

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