Startupbootcamp AfriTech is calling for applications for its fourth ASIP Accelerator Programme, aimed at nurturing African startups. This renowned accelerator offers early-stage African entrepreneurs a unique chance to receive mentorship, industry insights, and global networking opportunities with investors and corporate partners.

Across Africa, there’s a remarkable surge in technological innovation, with ambitious tech startups emerging from bustling cities to remote rural communities. These startups are utilizing technology to address complex challenges and drive economic growth in various sectors.

Since its inception in 2017, Startupbootcamp AfriTech has played a vital role in supporting African entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in different industries. To date, it has backed 60 startups with a proven track record of success.

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Programme director Henry Ojuor expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming cohort, stating, “We’re searching for the next generation of innovative entrepreneurs for ASIP Accelerator Cohort 4. The previous cohort has already demonstrated their innovations to the world, securing £4.5 million worth of fundraising discussions and numerous corporate pilots.”

The ASIP programme enjoys strong support from partners such as DER/FJ, FMO, MASSIF, AWS, Google for Start-ups, and Firstbase. They believe in the startups’ ability to transform industries and contribute to economic growth.

FMO Partnerships for Impact senior associate Esther Njoroge expressed excitement about the partnership and their continued involvement with the ASIP Accelerator.

The ASIP programme is open to startups in various sectors, including fintech, InsureTech, agritech, climatetech, e-commerce, digital health, greentech, and mobility, among others. The selection process prioritizes startups with a minimum viable product, market traction, and a strong founding team.

Selected participants will undergo an intensive three-month coaching period, leading up to a Demo Day where they can present their disruptive solutions to investors and industry stakeholders. The benefits include expert mentorship, industry connections, funding opportunities, extensive resources, and integration into the vibrant Startupbootcamp AfriTech alumni community.

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FastTrack scouting events will be held in numerous countries, providing startups with ample opportunities to apply. Applications will be accepted until 8 September 2023 at 23:59 GMT.

For more information and to apply for the Startupbootcamp AfriTech Accelerator Programme, visit sbcafritech.com.

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Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer, who has several years of experience working in Africa’s burgeoning tech startup industry. He has closed multi-million dollar deals bordering on venture capital, private equity, intellectual property (trademark, patent or design, etc.), mergers and acquisitions, in countries such as in the Delaware, New York, UK, Singapore, British Virgin Islands, South Africa, Nigeria etc. He’s also a corporate governance and cross-border data privacy and tax expert. 
As an award-winning writer and researcher, he is passionate about telling the African startup story, and is one of the continent’s pioneers in this regard