The Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2025 Accelerator Program
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 15
- 2 min read
Applications are now open for The Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2025 8th cohort.
The Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) 2025 accelerator program, hosted by the African Diaspora Network (ADN), is dedicated to recognizing and supporting early-stage African enterprises that are addressing critical community needs through innovative solutions. Since its inception in 2018, BAF has empowered 78 African startups, providing them with the tools and networks necessary to amplify their impact across the continent. Let's dig into details.
BAF Accelerator Program Summary
Location: Virtual sessions with potential in-person events in Silicon Valley.
Organized By: African Diaspora Network (ADN).
Target Group: African entrepreneurs contributing to community well-being (both profit and non-profit)
Areas of Focus: Health, education, energy, agriculture, financial inclusion, gender inclusion, nutrition, commerce, industrial development, and other socioeconomic sectors.
Duration: TBA
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025, 11:59 PM (PDT).
Eligible To: Founders and executives of African enterprises operating for at least six months with demonstrable traction.
Program Overview
BAF 2025 aims to identify and support African entrepreneurs leading early-stage nonprofits or for-profit businesses that address key community needs through technology or differentiated business models. The program seeks to scale ventures impacting sectors such as health, education, energy, agriculture, financial inclusion, and more. Annually, BAF selects 15 to 20 promising entrepreneurs, offering them enterprise development training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a platform to enhance brand visibility and attract potential investors, particularly in Silicon Valley.
Program Benefits
Enterprise Development Training: Participants receive training from the African Management Institute (AMI) of Kenya, focusing on scaling their ventures and maximizing impact.
Mentorship: Access to experienced mentors who provide guidance on business strategies and growth.
Networking Opportunities: Engagement with a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Brand Visibility: Opportunities to showcase ventures at prominent platforms, including the African Diaspora Investment Symposium.
Eligibility Criteria
Operational Status: Must be a legally registered entity operating for at least six months with demonstrable early traction (e.g., revenue, user growth).
Innovation: Should offer innovative solutions addressing unmet needs within the African context, not merely replicating existing Western models.
Commitment: Entrepreneurs must be available to attend virtual enterprise development sessions and complete core modules as required.
Diversity Considerations: The program seeks balanced gender representation and reasonable geographic distribution across Africa's regions.
Application Procedure
Online Application: Complete the application form available on the ADN Enterprise Accelerator Application Portal.
Supporting Documents: Provide necessary documentation demonstrating the legal status of the enterprise, evidence of early traction, and any other relevant materials.
Deadlines: Submit the application and all required documents by March 21, 2025, 11:59 PM (PDT).
ℹ️ For more detailed information, visit the official application portal.
🔗 OFFICIAL LINK
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