The African chapter of Rainmaking’s global Startupbootcamp accelerator brand, pairing startups with corporate partners.
- Location:
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Duration:
- 12 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Startups working in Digital Health, InsureTech, AI and Machine Learning, AgriTech, Food Supply, IoT and Connectivity, Fintech, Clean and ClimateTech or Blockchain.
- An impact and sustainability focus: the programme connects founders with global corporations, corporate leaders, mentors and impact investors.
- Willingness to take part in a South Africa based programme, including selection days and the accelerator kick-off.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Apply through the programme application portal
The apply button on the AfriTech page hands off to the programme listing on VC4A, which is where the application itself is submitted.
- 2
Introductory call
A first conversation with the Startupbootcamp AfriTech team about your startup.
- 3
Meeting with the programme director
A deeper session with the programme director on fit, traction and what you need from the programme.
- 4
Due diligence review
The team reviews the company before shortlisting for selection.
- 5
Pitch at selection week
Shortlisted teams pitch on the selection days, after which the selected startups are announced.
- 6
Accelerator kick-off
The 10 selected startups start the 3-month programme, which ends with an Impact Day.