Mindcapital Founders Fellowship: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
Africa’s potential is limitless, and its future lies in the hands of visionary entrepreneurs. Mindcapital’s Founders Fellowship is a 90-day startup program designed to equip first-time African founders with the skills, mentorship, and community support needed to turn ideas into viable tech startups.
If you have a problem to solve but haven’t built a product yet, this program is your launchpad!
Why Africa Needs More Homegrown Founders
- Founders are the key to successful ventures – Africa needs better-trained entrepreneurs.
- Tech accelerates growth – African founders can achieve more with less through technology.
- Sustainability from day one – Build businesses that are profitable and scalable from the start.
- Now is the best time to invest in Africa – The continent’s entrepreneurs will unlock billions in value over the next decade.
Who Should Apply?
- Aspiring African entrepreneurs ready to launch a startup
- Problem-solvers with a clear challenge they want to address
- Pre-product founders – You haven’t built a product yet but are eager to start
What You’ll Get
- Expert-led Workshops – Learn startup frameworks, from problem discovery to sales
- Bi-weekly Sprints – Achieve tangible milestones and build momentum towards launch
- 1:1 Mentorship – Personalized guidance from experienced founders & investors
- Supportive Community – Connect with a network of fellow founders and learn together
- Fully Remote – Participate from anywhere in the world
- 100% Free – No tuition, no hidden costs – just pure startup-building support
Program Timeline
- Applications Open: February 10, 2025
- Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
- Program Kickoff: March 21, 2025
- Demo Day: May 31, 2025
Turn your idea into a thriving startup – Apply now!
