GrowthAfrica Accelerator open for 2022 cohort applications

GrowthAfrica Accelerator open for 2022 cohort applications

Application Deadline: 11th March 2022

The GrowthAfrica Accelerator is a 6-months support programme that guides you in understanding all components of your business, internal and external realities, and identifying growth challenges to help you develop clear goals and a comprehensive strategic implementation-ready growth plan.

The programme develops your entrepreneurial leadership and grows your venture through business acceleration activities, strategic advice, and access to investments.

Are you an ambitious and committed entrepreneur from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia or Ghana with the potential to grow and create impact through their businesses? Then this is for you.

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Application criteria (sectors)

Growth Africa Accelerator is open to all sectors but has a soft spot for:

• Agribusiness
• Education
• IT/mobile solutions/Tech-enabled businesses
• Financial Services and Fintech
• Renewable energy
• Water & sanitation
• Health
• Manufacturing/processing
• Retail/e-commerce

Benefits

• Growth strategy: Led by experienced facilitators, leveraging our proprietary process and learning methodology, we focus on solutions that lead to an increase in your revenue, profits and impact
• Bespoke in-company support: Get individualised and tailored in-company support from the most qualified team who will walk you through and support you in your business journey
• Access and fellowship with quality peers across Africa: Connect and benefit from peer-to-peer learning and networking with like-minded entrepreneurs across Africa
• Investment support: Receive support in identification of, access to and engagement with potential and relevant investors
• Access to mentors and industry-subject experts: You will have access to Pan-African mentors/experts who will offer you advice and be your sounding board
• Financial modelling: Support in building a financial model for your business growth and investment
• Leadership: Acquire skills and tools to develop stronger entrepreneurial leadership

To know more, visit growthafrica.com