Entrepreneurship

Transform Your Career. Launch Your Startup

• Overview: World-class tech-entrepreneurship training programs designed to take you from beginner to founder

• Duration: 6 months

• Location: In-person & Hybrid at any of our hub locations (Lagos & Nairobi)

• Next Cohort: February 2026

• Software development

• AI & business skills

• Build & launch startup

• 85% graduate with launched startups

WHO IS THIS FOR?

No technical background needed. Learn to code, build AI products, and launch your startup. All in one intensive year.

From Zero to Founder in 6 Months

WHO IS THIS FOR?

• Aspiring entrepreneurs with little to no tech background

• Professionals looking to launch a tech startup

• Career switchers ready for full-time commitment

• Anyone with a problem they want to solve with technology

NOT REQUIRED:

• Advance Programming experience

• Engineering degree

• Existing business idea (we'll help you find one)

Tracks Available

• Robotics and Mechatronics Engineer (For funded early-stage startups)
  You have product, early traction, and raised $5K-25K. Ready to scale aggressively

• AI Software Development Engineer (For pre-seed, idea stage)
  You have a validated idea but need help building product, finding product-market fit, and raising initial capital.

Both tracks receive investment, support, and access to our full ecosystem.

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT:

• 1,200+ hours of instruction

• 10+ portfolio-ready projects

• Industry certifications

• Access to cloud computing credits

• Lifetime access to learning materials

WHAT YOUGET

MENTORSHIP & SUPPORT

• 1:1 mentorship session

• Office hours with industry experts

• Peer learning cohort

• Alumni network access (3,000+)

• Mental health and wellness support

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Business model coaching

• Customer discovery support

• Pitch deck development

• Demo day presentation opportunity

• Investor introductions

Q: Can I work while in the program?
A: While this is a full-time intensive program requiring 40-50 hours/week, participants can still undertake work while on the program.

Q: What if I don't have a startup idea?
A: Perfect! We'll help you discover problems worth solving through customer discovery.

Q: Do I need to know how to code?
A: Foundational programming experience is required! We start from the basics. 80% of our students have little coding experience.

Q: Can I get a job instead of starting a company?
A: Absolutely! 40% of graduates choose employment. Average starting salary: $45K+.

Q: Can I raise money during the program?
A: Yes. In fact, we encourage and support parallel fundraising. Our investment doesn't preclude other investors.

GET TO KNOW

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I don't want to raise VC money after this?
A: Totally fine! We support bootstrapped paths too. Some of our most successful companies are profitable and self-sustaining.

Q: What happens after 6 months?
A: You continue building your company with ongoing support from us (18 months of active support, lifetime access to network and resources)

Q: Can I apply if I've been rejected before?
A: Yes! If you've made significant progress on the feedback we gave, reapply. We love seeing founders who iterate and improve.

Q: We're pre-product, just an idea. Should we apply?
A: Apply to Venture Studio track if you've done customer validation (50+ interviews) and have a clear thesis. We'll help you build the product.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions about our start-up and accelerator program, feel free to contact us.