Are you building a startup with the potential to transform communities, solve pressing challenges, and scale across Africa? The GET Accelerated Program 2025 is now open for applications, inviting visionary founders to apply for a chance to access up to ₦10 million in equity-free funding, along with comprehensive support to grow and sustain their businesses.
GET Accelerated is a unique initiative created to support early-stage startups providing innovative and scalable solutions to address some of Africa’s most urgent market gaps. The program focuses on sectors that directly impact development, including Education, Health, Agriculture, Financial Services, E-Commerce/Trade, MSME Solutions, and Climate.
Through this program, selected startups will not only receive financial support but also benefit from structured learning, mentorship, digital acceleration, and exposure to networks of investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, startups must meet the following criteria:
* Be an early-stage venture, ranging from ideation to minimum viable product or early traction stage.
* Operate within or serve markets in Nigeria or Africa, with clear potential for regional growth.
* Provide solutions that address socioeconomic challenges and can create measurable impact in underserved communities.
* Be open to adopting or integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their business model, product, or operations.
* Have a committed founding team with the capacity to actively participate in all program activities (bootcamps, training, digital acceleration, and showcase) between September 2025 and January 2026.
* Be formally registered or willing to register as a business entity within the program period.
What the Program Offers
Equity-Free Funding: Up to ₦10 million to help scale your solution without giving up ownership.
* Capacity Development: Training sessions, workshops, and bootcamps designed to strengthen your business model, operations, and growth strategy.
* Mentorship and Guidance: Access to experienced professionals and industry experts who will guide you throughout the program.
* Digital Acceleration: Hands-on support in leveraging technology and AI to enhance your product or service.
* Showcase Opportunities:*Platforms to pitch your solution to investors, partners, and stakeholders.
* Networking: Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs working to drive socioeconomic change in Africa.
Who Should Apply?
* Innovators and entrepreneurs with groundbreaking solutions that tackle Africa’s pressing needs.
* Startups looking for support beyond funding—mentorship, acceleration, and networks that can open doors to long-term success.
* Ventures with a strong vision to expand beyond local markets and make regional or global impact.
