Forging a global entrepreneurial ecosystem where founders can access the resources and networks needed to scale venture-backable businesses.
Innovest Afrika is the world’s most active accelerator exclusively for founders of African descent. Innovest Ignite Accelerator is our 8-week, fully remote program designed for pre-seed and seed startups with the potential to scale and disrupt local markets through innovative business models. We work with startups across every sector and industry within the specified host region.
- Cost: No cost (Free) to the participating startups
- Stage: Best for early-stage (pre-seed or seed) startups
- Cohort Size: The cohort sizes range from 20 to 30 founders
- Eligibility: Founder or co-founder should be of African descent
- Commitment: 8-week virtual delivery of synchronous & asynchronous learning
- Curriculum: Topics address the core challenges early-stage startups face
- Investor Access: Connect to our investor networks for funding opportunities
- Sector Focus: Open to all industry startups addressing one UN SDG goal
- Funding: The top startups per cohorts may qualify for Innovest Catalyst Fund
- Mentor Access: Connect to our global mentors for insights and advisory
- Post Accelerator Support: Graduates join Innovest Afrika ecosystem, connecting with expert resources, alumni, mentors, investors, and our networks
Through the 8 weeks, founders receive entrepreneurial training, resources, mentorship, and access to our investor networks. This comprehensive support equips them with the capabilities needed to secure investment and scale their ventures. At program completion, startups take the stage to pitch at our Demo Day event.
Programs
Apply for Cohort 5 . Nigeria
Apply for Cohort 6 . Kenya
Apply for Cohort 7 . Rwanda
Innovest Investment Readiness Course
Startups We’ve Accelerated
With each cohort, we see more startups go on to raise capital with greater confidence and less friction.
We love to work with founders who are teachable, receptive to feedback, and committed to collaboration as a catalyst for scaling their ventures to the next level.
You could be the next founder to secure funding.
Join a cohort that prepares you to raise from Seed to Series A.
Reviews
Okule B.
“This module was very insightful and helped me understand how to link value creation to pricing and design effective pricing strategies for my business.”
Freddy A.
“Great insights on sales psychology and identifying a sales philosophy based on the consumer’s psychology. I must add that all the Mentors have so much experience.”
Freddy A.
“After reading the resources on Product Market Fit, it validates the approach our team took to identify PMF in our growing market which had previously taken us a lot of time.”
Lebogang T.
“I must say I enjoyed all the sessions I had with the mentors. Easy way to start building future networks and long term relationships. Massive Thanks to the team @Innovest Afrika.”