Sahara Accelerator

About Us

Sahara Accelerator

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Sahara Accelerator is a venture-backed, corporate-sponsored program dedicated to fast-tracking the growth of Africa's most promising businesses at their Minimum Viable Product or post-revenue startups.

We are focused on building a resilient ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship by empowering high-potential businesses with strong teams, validated models, and proven market traction.

Our Mission

To accelerate the growth of Africa's most promising ventures, providing them with the tools, mentorship, and investment opportunities they need to succeed and create a significant impact in their industries.

Our Vision

To empower startups and SMEs across Africa by offering investor readiness, strategic mentorship, and access to networks that facilitate exponential growth without taking equity, while fostering an ecosystem of innovation and sustainability.

Our Approach

Sahara Accelerator is driven by a commitment to unlock the full potential of African businesses by offering a holistic acceleration process.

Flexible, Virtual Engagement

Understanding the dynamic needs of modern businesses, our program is designed to be flexible and accessible, offering virtual support that adapts to the specific needs of each startup or SME.

Strategic Mentorship

Our pool of seasoned mentors offers expert advice across various industries, guiding entrepreneurs through their challenges and helping them capitalize on growth opportunities.

Investor Readiness Tools

We help businesses prepare for investment by refining their business models, providing insights into investor expectations, and facilitating introductions to potential investors.

Equity-Free Acceleration

Unlike traditional accelerators, we believe in the growth potential of African businesses without taking ownership or equity, ensuring that founders retain control of their ventures.

Marketplaces and Networking Events

We connect businesses to investors and partners through virtual and physical deal rooms, marketplaces, and high-profile events such as Sahara Sparks, where startups can showcase their innovations.

Founders Training

We provide A comprehensive entrepreneurship training program that empowers innovators at every stage of their journey, from idea generation to scaling a business.

Our Solutions