AfriLabs Academy

Flagship Accelerator

Open for Applications

Cohort 4

12 Weeks

A 12-week high-intensity accelerator matching early-stage founders with institutional angel networks, grants, and VC syndicates across Africa.

Grant & Capital Access: $25,000 Equity-Free Grant per Startup

$25,000 equity-free matching grant for top cohort performers

1-on-1 weekly venture advisory with seasoned African operators

Direct matchmaking at AfriLabs Annual Gathering Demo Day

Over $100,000 in cloud credits (AWS, Google Cloud, Stripe Atlas)

Apply by October 31, 2026

Executive Fellowship

Open for Applications

Cohort 2

8 Weeks

An executive capacity-building fellowship empowering technology hub directors and incubator managers to build diversified revenue models.

Grant & Capital Access: Full Tuition Sponsorship & Hub Grants

Certified accreditation as an official AfriLabs Academy Learning Center

Masterclass screening and cohort facilitation toolkits

Corporate open innovation consulting playbook

Direct network benchmarking with 450+ member hubs

Apply by November 15, 2026

Trade Accelerator

Upcoming

Cohort 1

10 Weeks

Equipping African small and medium businesses to tap into cross-border ecommerce, supply chain optimization, and AfCFTA tariff incentives.

Grant & Capital Access: $500,000 Trade Credit Facility Access

Access to $500,000 trade credit facility with partner banks

Integration with pan-African payment and logistics corridors

AfCFTA rules of origin compliance toolkits

B2B buyer matching across West and East Africa

Apply by December 1, 2026

Innovation Programs & Fellowships