Her Startup Accelerator

The Her Startup Accelerator (Second Edition) , run in partnership with the Founder Institute, is an acceleration and funding engine built specifically for women-led, tech-enabled startups operating across Africa.

The program combines Founder Institute’s structured 12-week curriculum with operational capital, mentorship, and pan-African investor networks.

• Equity & Investment Structure: Delivered via the Founder Institute equity model (convertible/equity pool agreement executed upon acceptance).

• Direct Funding Needs: Selected founders pitch for targeted growth check allocations (disbursed based on revenue metrics and capital deployment plans).

• Acceleration Perks: 12 weeks of high-intensity operational support, 1-on-1 founder mentorship, pan-African PR exposure, and introductions to regional angel networks and VC funds.

Applicants must strictly meet all mandatory criteria during initial screening:

1. Leadership: Must be a female Founder, Co-Founder, or CEO with clear role documentation in company registration files.

2. Geographic Focus: The company must be based in an African country (covers North, West, East, Central, and Southern Africa).

3. Revenue Floor: Must have earned at least $500 USD in revenue per month consistently over each of the last 6 months (proof required via bank statements or management accounts).

4. Tech Centrality: Technology must be central to the core product or service architecture (e.g., FinTech, HealthTech, AgriTech, EdTech, Climate/Energy, E-Commerce).

5. Time Commitment: Founders must commit at least 20 hours per week to the 12-week accelerator program.

6. Required Application Documents:

   • Valid National ID / Passport

   • Pitch Deck (PDF, max 15 slides)

   • 6 months proof of revenue

   • Company registration docs showing founder role/shareholding