NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator program aims to support African startups and the African tech ecosystem and African tech entrepreneurs by promoting growth in the sports and creative industries. Through this program, participating startups will have access to mentorship and capital to accelerate their growth and help drive the growth of African economies.
CRITERIA
Operations headquartered in Africa
Product alignment with one of the five Sports and Creative startup categories
Proven demand for product and/or service through strong customer base and/or revenue
Demonstrable impact and/or relevancy to the broader African continent
WIN PRIZES
1st Place
$50,000 in cash accompanied by $50,000 in value-in-kind
2nd Place
$40,000 in cash accompanied by $40,000 in value-in-kind
3rd Place
$30,000 in cash accompanied by $30,000 in value-in-kind
4th Place
$20,000 in cash accompanied by $20,000 in value-in-kind
BENEFITS OF THE ACCELERATOR
Access to Prizing
Win up to $50,000 cash and $50,000 value-in-kind
Expand Network
Connect to prominent business leaders, corporations, and multinationals through mentorship
Global Exposure
A chance to pitch to global industry leaders at Demo Day in New York City
ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES OF STARTUPS
The Triple Double Accelerator is seeking startups whose products and/or services align with the below categories.
Live Event Experience and Ticketing
Transforming or enhancing live events through improved ticketing, entry, or in-arena or in-stadium experience.
Digital Fan Platforms and Connectivity
Creating new, innovative ways to collect fan data, translate data into targeted offerings for fans, and create digital hubs for fans to connect.
AI for Consumers
Designing new products for fans that leverage AI, such as dubbing content in local languages, creating an NBA chatbot, etc.
Investing in Youth
Creating tools to promote life skills, positive habits, and other programs for a highly digitally – connected African youth population.
Other Sports and Creative Startups
Innovating and disrupting any sector within the sports, entertainment and creative industries.
Application process
STEP 1
Written Application
Deadline 22 May 2024
Founders must complete the online application (roughly 60 mins to complete).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying as early as possible.
STEP 2
One-way Video Interview
Deadline 31 May 2024
Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.
STEP 3
Selection Process
6 June 2024
Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program.
All applicants will be informed of their application status on 6 June.
STEP 4
Mentorship
June – August 2024
The accelerator program will include mentorship, workshops, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in September
The required time commitment will be 4 hours per week, not including Demo Day
STEP 5
Demo Day
September 2024
Participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in New York for a chance to win prizes.
