Start-ups Accelerator/Incubator

Many African nonprofits and social enterprises are doing remarkable work, yet attracting reliable funding remains one of their biggest challenges. The Africa Fundraising Incubator Program (AFI) 2026 was created to change that. Instead of simply awarding grants, the programme teaches organizations how to build lasting fundraising systems, engage local supporters, and reduce dependence on donor

ASIF Ignite Africa Cohort 1 is an 8-week remote accelerator for African founders building climate adaptation and AI-enabled solutions for food and agriculture.

The GIZ-supported GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator Programme offers women-led agribusinesses mentorship, training and investor access to scale across Africa.

START by Triift Africa is back for 2026 with a six-week weekend accelerator offering student entrepreneurs and recent graduates across Africa hands-on training, mentorship, and collateral-free loans of up to ₦300,000. Applications close 17 July 2026.

The Y CombinatorFall Startup Accelerator Program 2026 Batch is an intensive, three-month accelerator. The program includes up to $500,000 in seed funding, weekly partner meetings, investor introductions, and a Demo. Y Combinator, the world’s most recognised startup accelerator is now accepting applications for it’s 2026 batch startup program. Some of the world’s most prominent Startups

For early-stage founders in Northwest Nigeria, the challenge of climate change is no longer just an environmental concern—it is a massive opportunity for innovation. Startbench Hub has officially opened applications for its Climate Startup Pre-Incubation Program 2026, a dedicated launchpad for entrepreneurs ready to build the next generation of green solutions. Organized under the hub’s