NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator aims to support the next wave of early-stage African startup businesses transforming the sports and creative sectors.
The accelerator scouts bold founders across the continent, equipping them with AI-first capacity building, global mentorship, world-class coaching, and direct access to investors, partners, and fans.
Theme:
The Triple-Double Accelerator is seeking tech-enabled startups whose products and or services align with the following categories:
- Sports & Innovation
- Creative Startups
Eligibility Criteria
- Are headquartered in Africa
- Are less than 2 years old
- Are building in the sports or creative industries
- Have a tech-enabled solution with clear market value
- Have a proof-of-concept prototype with potential for profit, inclusivity, and scale
- Have two co-founders committed full-time (40+ hrs/week)
- Are preferably registered as a company
Benefits
- The shortlisted startups will enroll in a 10-week mentorship program where they will be paired with mentors comprised of NBA Africa, ServiceNow, ALX leadership, and other corporate stakeholders who will provide guidance to the companies with a focus on product development, business growth and go-to-market strategy.
- Top 5 winners will stand to win up to $50,000 in cash and value-in-kind benefits each
- Business coaching and advisory from global experts
- Brand visibility across the NBA and ALX ecosystem
- Masterclasses on AI, product, sales, fundraising & more
- Pitch refinement with mock rounds and expert guidance
- Networking opportunities with alumni, investors & clients
- Personalized roadmap to help you hit product, revenue, or investor goals
- In-person event in a major African city
- Spotlight and PR at the Demo Day
Application Procedure:
- What’s your startup’s story? Who do you serve, what problem do you solve, and what makes your solution different?
- What traction have you achieved? Share key metrics, milestones, and customer growth.
- Who’s behind the business? Introduce your co-founders and team dynamics.
- How does your business make money? Walk us through your revenue model.
- What impact are you creating? Tell us how your work will create jobs on the continent.
- Have something to show? Upload your pitch deck or product demo (if available).
Timeline:
STEP 1: Written Application
Deadline 29 August 2025
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 12 September 2025
Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
Video submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes.
STEP 3: Selection Process
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program
STEP 4: Program
October – December 2025
The 10-week accelerator program includes masterclasses, mentorship, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in December
The required time commitment will be 4-6 hours per week, not including Demo Day
STEP 5: Demo Day
December 2025
The final participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in a major African city for a chance to win prizes.
Note: All dates are subject to change and are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the program.
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