Explore our Start-ups Accelerator/Incubator section for transformative opportunities to supercharge your startup’s growth and success. Discover leading accelerator and incubator programs that provide mentorship, funding, and resources to accelerate your business. Unlock access to a supportive ecosystem of experienced professionals, networking opportunities, and specialized guidance.
OceanHub Africa is taking applications for Cohort 8, a free nine-month accelerator for up to 10 revenue-generating Blue Economy startups. Applications close 6 December 2026.
FemNest 2.0 is a free five-week virtual incubator for Nigerian women innovators solving women and family health problems, ending with a Lagos Demo Day and possible milestone-based funding.
UNICEF Femtech Ventures is offering up to US$100,000, a year of mentorship and a seat in UNICEF’s global network to startups building frontier tech for girls’ and women’s health. Applications close 4 November 2026.
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LSE’s 100x Impact is offering £150,000 in catalytic funding and a 16-week accelerator to social ventures worldwide, including Africa. Apply by November 2, 2026.
AI Venture Lab’s Founder Sprint is a free, 10-week virtual programme open to early-stage founders anywhere in the world. Applications close December 1, 2026.
Her Startup Cohort 2.0 is a 12-week accelerator for women founders aged 18 to 35, with a stipend and a chance to pitch for up to US$5,000. Nigerian founders can apply before October 26, 2026.
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WomanKind Alliance is offering a six-week design partnership worth US$15,000 to a women’s health startup, and African founders can apply. Deadline 1 November 2026.
Kaduna-based founders can join the AgriSpark 2026 bootcamp, hackathon and pitchathon for a ₦500,000 grand prize and three months of incubation. Registration closes 17 October 2026.
Qatar Foundation’s WISE is accepting applications from for-profit edtech startups, including African ones, for a year of coaching and investor access. Deadline 31 October 2026.
The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 backs African founders aged 15 to 22 with milestone-based stipends, coaching and a shot at $40,000 in prizes. Apply by November 10, 2026.