HER STARTUP Cohort 2.0 Accelerator Programme 2026 for African Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are open for the HER STARTUP Cohort 2.0 Accelerator Programme 2026, an entrepreneurship development initiative for young African women running technology-focused businesses.
The programme offers 12 weeks of entrepreneurship training, monthly stipends, six months of mentorship and opportunities to pitch for startup funding.
Eligible applicants must be women aged 18–35 who have operated a business for at least six months and generated a minimum of US$500 in revenue each month during that period.
About HER STARTUP
HER STARTUP is an entrepreneurship development initiative focused on supporting women-led businesses across Africa through training, mentorship and business development opportunities.
The Cohort 2.0 Accelerator Programme is organised in collaboration with the Founder Institute, with KSH Foundation, EHA Impact Ventures and Tomorrow Foundation featured as programme partners.
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Programme Details
- Programme: HER STARTUP Cohort 2.0
- Category: Startup Accelerator
- Eligibility: African Women Entrepreneurs
- Age: 18–35 Years
- Training Duration: 12 Weeks
- Mentorship: Six Months
- Minimum Business Revenue: US$500 Monthly
- Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Eligibility and Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be African women aged 18–35.
- Be founders, co-founders or CEOs of their businesses.
- Operate technology-focused or technology-enabled businesses.
- Have been operating for at least six months.
- Have generated at least US$500 in revenue in each of the last six months.
- Be available for at least 20 hours per week throughout the 12-week accelerator.
Programme Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- 12 weeks of entrepreneurship training through the Founder Institute.
- Monthly training stipends.
- Six months of business mentorship.
- Opportunities to pitch for startup support capital.
- Business development and professional networking opportunities.
Startup funding is competitive and not guaranteed for every participant.
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Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Valid identification document.
- Business pitch deck.
- Proof of revenue for the last six months.
- Company registration documents showing their role in the business.
Documents must be in PDF, JPG or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 10 MB each.
Application Information
The online application consists of six sections and takes approximately 25 minutes to complete.
Applicants must provide accurate personal and business information and upload the required documents.
Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria will be automatically rejected.
Deadline: 26 October 2026