Studios and accelerators actively looking for ventures like yours
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UN Global Compact
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a three-month programme designed to help companies turn human rights and labour rights commitments into concrete action. Participants scope their value chains, assess salient risks, and create a actionable plan aligned with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
Africa No Filter
The Kekere Storytellers Fund provides micro-grants to emerging African storytellers, journalists, content creators, and artists who produce work challenging stereotypical narratives about Africa. Applicants must be under 35 years old and members of the African Narrative Collective. Selected recipients receive funding to complete short-term creative projects within three to six months.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
Forward Fooding
The 2026 FoodTech 500 is an annual global ranking and benchmark for AgriFoodTech startups and scale-ups organized by Forward Fooding. Selected applicants gain industry recognition, exposure through publications and media campaigns, and networking opportunities with investors and corporate partners.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
HEVA Fund
Ota Growth is a debt financing facility provided by HEVA offering loans between KES 5,000,000 and KES 20,000,000 at a 9% interest rate to creative and cultural businesses in Kenya. Selected applicants receive financing alongside business support services including financial modeling, legal, tax, and cash flow management assistance. Disbursement occurs between December 2024 and December 2026.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
Visa
The Visa Accelerator Program is an intensive 3-month hybrid accelerator designed for Seed to Series A fintech startups operating in or expanding to Africa. Selected participants receive 1:1 mentorship, specialized fintech training, product discounts, and the opportunity to pitch for investment from Visa and Plug and Play on Demo Day.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
KijaniSpace
The Space-IoT Innovation Programme supports up to five SMEs and start-ups from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to improve existing climate-smart agriculture solutions using Earth Observation and IoT resources. Selected applicants receive technical training, business mentorship, validation support, and up to €5,000 in financial support.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
BimaLab Africa
The BimaLab Africa Insurtech Accelerator supports startups and scale-ups developing inclusive insurance solutions for African markets. The program targets high-impact ventures focused on climate resilience and underserved communities, offering mentorship, regulatory guidance, investor access, and scaling support.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
Microtraction
Microtraction invests $100,000 in pre-seed stage technology startups across Africa. The fund targets early-stage teams with technical founders who are building capital-efficient, high-growth technology businesses in large markets.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
WIDU.africa
WIDU, in collaboration with Promoting Employability and Entrepreneurship in Turkana West (ProSEET), offers a local thematic call for micro and small enterprises in Lokichogio and Turkana West, Kenya. Eligible businesses receive tailored coaching and matching grants between KES 50,000 and KES 75,000. The initiative specifically targets refugee and host community entrepreneurs who have completed ProSEET training.
Castalia has no relationship with this organization. Confirm directly before applying.
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