Are you an African startup interested in taking your company to the next level? Apply for the SBC Virtual Accelerator Program

 Startupbootcamp Afritech (SBC) invites African startups for a virtual acceleration program powered by Enrich in Africa, a project funded by the European Commission. The aim of the program is to encourage and facilitate the mobility of startup entrepreneurs from African or European countries. The program promotes skills development and transfer and the globalization of innovative solutions. Ten successful applicants will benefit from virtual acceleration sessions with lifetime access to the Accelerator Squared Platform to learn from dozens of modules.

Interested applicants must fulfil the following to apply for the program:

• Company must be at least 2 years old
• Turnover of at least $15,000 in 2021
• At least 2 employees and/or co-founders
• Headquarters based in an African/European country

To apply for the program, visit SBC Virtual Accelerator Application

Are you a member of KCB Bank Rwanda Biashara Club or a client of Bank Populaire Rwanda? Apply for the Survive to Thrive Programme 

KCB Bank Rwanda, in partnership with ConsumerCentriX and the African Management Institute, invite their SME clients to participate in an exciting 4-month entrepreneurial journey with online courses, virtual learning labs, and practical tools.

The Survive to Thrive Programme will allow an entrepreneur and one (1) senior staff from their business the opportunity to learn how to set SMART growth goals and implement new business habits and tools to support business growth. Upon completing the programme, participants will have access to AMI’s Growth Network, an exclusive community of ambitious African entrepreneurs who have successfully graduated from AMI programmes. Participants will gain access to premium services such as AMI’s Finance Link for funding opportunities, mentoring and coaching networks, exclusive networking events, and continued access to AMI’s world-class business tools, courses, and resources.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/AMI-CCX-Entrepreneurship 

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Apply for the year-long MEST Africa entrepreneurial training program to build your skills!

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology offers 12-month graduate level training to aspiring entrepreneurs from Africa. MEST is an African-wide tech entrepreneur training program, seed fund and network of hubs offering incubation for tech startups in Africa. The MEST program is a fully sponsored opportunity.

Through MEST, successful applicants will receive tech and entrepreneurship skills training and gain experiences to build globally successful tech companies. Additionally, participants of the program will stand a chance to access funding, business incubation and access to a global network of tech entrepreneurs.

Interested applicants must fulfil the following to be eligible to enrol:

• Have a degree from a university or technical college or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of corporate and startup experience
• Have excellent skills in either communications, business or software development, enthusiasm for tech entrepreneurship and knowledge of how to use tech to achieve business results
• Demonstrate a willingness to commit to a complete residential program for a whole year
• Be a disciplined self-starter that can work and deliver assignments and projects
• Have the ability to work well in teams with proven academic or professional excellence
• Demonstrate leadership abilities

Interested applicants should apply before 20^th April 2022.

To apply, visit MEST Application

Are you an early-stage entrepreneur looking to scale up your business? Apply for the ALX Young Entrepreneurs Programme before 28 February 2022

ALX, a career accelerator for young professionals under the African Leadership Group, seeks to support African entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses through the ALX Young Entrepreneurs Programme (YEP). YEP is a four-week programme sponsored by Mastercard Foundation and partners. Successful applicants will benefit from mentorship and skills transfer from expert entrepreneurs. The programme is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs who have demonstrated commitment to building their enterprises but require tools and accountability to scale up and increase their customer base.

Participants will go through key five programme modules, including:

• Launch: Set the goals and learn best practices to launch a successful plan.
• Traction: Experiment with different strategies to attract prospective customers.
• Sales Skills: Get the frameworks and practice to close customers and generate revenue.
• Show & Sell: Wrap up your programme in a demo day-styled event where you can present your progress.

Interested applicants must fulfil the following programme requirements to apply

• Be a founder or co-founder of a business in Africa
• Be ready to commit to 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Be between 18-35 years of age
• Have a product or service ready to go to market within a month
• Have proficiency in English.

Upon completing the programme, participants will be invited to join The ROOM community, where they will access a global network of resources and support to grow their business.

To apply, visit: YEP Application

Apply for the Business Professionals Network Entrepreneurship Development Program before 28 February 2022

Business Professionals Network (BPN), a Swiss non-profit organization with operations in Rwanda, seeks applicants for the Entrepreneurship Development Program. The annual program seeks 30 entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Successful applicants will be offered skills in business administration, leadership, time and financial management, and marketing. Additionally, participants will have access to executive coaching, advanced hands-on training, access to finance and an opportunity to network and work with fellow entrepreneurs through the Business Owners Association.

Entrepreneurs interested in joining the BPN’s entrepreneurship development program must fulfil the following criteria:

• Have a legally registered business operating for a minimum of 2 years (RDB certificate to be attached to the application)
• Have a minimum of 4 permanent staff (including the business owner)
• Have a Rwandan nationality
• Be between the ages of 18 and 50 years old
• Seek to create sustainable and impactful business
• Have a business that provides added value to its products/services
• Be motivated to expand the business
• Have the ability to pay a subsidized program contribution fee

To apply for this program, visit BPN Entrepreneurship Development Program

Are you a startup with a tech solution? Apply for the Oracle for Startups program

Oracle, a multinational cloud computing company, seeks to support African tech startups to drive business growth across different industries through the Oracle for Startups program. African tech startups will benefit from USD 10,000 of cloud credits to improve the essential tasks of their early operations, such as running a simulation and creating a rendering. Additionally, selected participants will receive hands-on technical support, executive mentoring, access to go-to-market resources, and new customer engagements.

Interested applicants must fulfil the following to qualify for the program:

• Have a registered startup business in Africa
• Have been founded within the last ten years and have a functioning website or public profile and LinkedIn profile
• Be associated with one or more of the following: accelerators, seed/ventures capital firms, and startup enabling organizations/initiatives
• The following are not eligible for the Oracle for Startups program:
• Previous graduates of Oracle for Startups program
• Public companies
• Oracle customers (including their subsidiaries)
• Oracle partner network members

The Oracle for Startups is a two-year program after the enrollment date. To apply for this program, visit:

Oracle for Startups Application