Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) 2026 Nominations Now Open For Africa Entrepreneurs

The Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 edition, spotlighting visionary startups and founders driving innovation, inclusion, and transformation across Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

YASR is a student-led and alumni-supported initiative by Yale University that annually celebrates startups shaping the continent’s economic and technological future. The platform aims to amplify African entrepreneurial stories, connect innovators to global stakeholders, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.

Why You Should Nominate

Being featured on the YASR List offers far more than recognition. Past featured startups have:

• Raised millions in venture capital funding

• Gained entry into top global accelerators

• Earned international media coverage and global visibility

• Secured strategic partnerships and follow-on funding

Startups and nominators will also receive preferred early-bird tickets to the YASR 2026 Conference at Yale University, where the list will be unveiled live on March 28, 2026.

Who Can Be Nominated

• Founders and startups operating in Africa or serving African markets.

• Ventures across all sectors — tech, agriculture, fintech, health, education, climate innovation, and more.

• Startups demonstrating innovation, social impact, and scalability.

Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.

Key Dates

• Nomination Deadline: November 22, 2025

• Announcement: March 28, 2026

• Event: Yale Africa Startup Review Conference, Yale University

 How to Nominate

Submit your nomination through the official YASR portal below.
👉 Nominate Here

The Yale Africa Startup Review continues to be one of the most respected platforms spotlighting African entrepreneurship on the global stage. By nominating a startup, you’re helping shape the narrative of Africa’s innovation economy, one success story at a time.