SCALING AFRICA’S DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
We identify, support and fund the next generation of African innovators building for sustainability at scale- from SMEs and large Enterprises to Governments and Communities.
In partnership with
Upskill Your Team
Growth begins with learning. Selected companies have access to our masterclass training resources covering topics in both business and emerging technologies.
Find Customers
Customers are the lifeblood of any business. Selected companies engage in marketing and co-sell engagements targeting SMEs, Enterprise, Government and public sector.
Hire Talent
You need the right type of talent to scale. We offer companies access to specialized talent pool through our premier AI Academy program and talent partners.
Raise Funds
You need money to scale even further. We partner with a network of VCs that share our common vision of building African startups into global enterprises and unicorns.
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Benefits
Startups benefit from a broad range of services and perks for achieving high growth and scale.
ACCESS AND CO-INNOVATION WITH MICROSOFT ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT TEAM
INNOVATION IS KEY
Startups within the program will have access to Microsoft engineering team to co-innovate, this can range from product integrations to new offerings
ACCESS AND CO-INNOVATION WITH FLAPMAX ENGINEERING AND PRODUCT TEAM
FLAPMAX ENGINEERING
Startups within the program will have access to Flapmax engineering team to co-innovate, this can include product integrations with Measure, Coral Imaging, and Fast Portal
AZURE CLOUD CREDIT, GITHUB AND DEVELOPER TOOLS
DEVELOPER TOOLS
Up to $250,000 in cloud credits, including access to Founders Hub and virtual reality (VR) hardware
SME VALUE PROPOSITION AND MARKETPLACE
value proposition
We have a high preference for startups with SME solution. Our vision is to impact millions of SME’S across the continent as such we will be positioning solutions targeted to solving the SME challenge in the continent
ENTERPRISE AND GOVERNMENT PROACTIVE CO-SELL
PROACTIVE CO-SELL
Joint Co-Sell engagement with Microsoft sales team in the enterprise and public sector as well as with Flapmax product team
ACCESS TO TALENT THROUGH FLAPMAX AI ACADEMY
AI ACADEMY
The AI Academy program includes xHAIL Apprenticeship program, Resident Research Engineers and International Internships
MICROSOFT PARTNER ECOSYSTEM
PARTNER ECOSYSTEM
Partner Network provides access to exclusive resources, programs, tools and connections across the continent to foster business growth
ACCESS TO MICROSOFT AFRICA VC CIRCLE
VC CIRCLE
Our network of VCs help drive growth. Startups will have access to Microsoft VC circle to raise funds and scale their business
CROSS MARKET EXPANSION
EXPANSION
Startups seeking to expand to the rest of Africa will benefit from cross market expansion activities which introduces their product/services to new markets within the continent
Sectors
While we may be sector-agnostic, we have specific interest in startups innovating in key industries where AI can be greatly leveraged for societal good at large scales.
Ignite the knowledge in every learner and empower the global workforce. Adaptive learning, training, etc.
AI driven security systems, logistics, automotive & manufacturing
Include every individual–big or small–in the financial space. Financial planning, payments, insurance, etc.
Build a sustainable environment that propels socioeconomic growth. Waste, water, biodiversity, etc.
Bring food to table with no stress, inclusive of underserved communities. Green agriculture, smart faming, etc.
Deploy technology for equitable healthcare. Telemedicine, genomic sequencing, robotic surgery, etc.
Startups In Our S22 Cohort
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Register InterestMentors And Speakers
Anyim Pius Anyim
Former Senate President Of Nigeria
Anyim Pius Anyim (born 19 February 1961) is a Nigerian politician who
Craig Carlson
Co-founder and CEO of CSS Worldwide
Mr. Carlson brings over twenty years of success in delivering transformative solutions
Demola Aladekomo
Founder And Former Managing Director of Chams
Demola established Chams immediately after his MBA program in 1985 with virtually
EduAbasi Chukwunweike
Business Development and Strategy professional
EduAbasi Chukwunweike is an accomplished Business Development and Strategy professional, incredibly passionate
Jehiel Olliver
Founder and CEO of Hello Tractor
Jehiel Olliver is the Founder and CEO of Hello Tractor, an agricultural
Kissy Agyeman-Togobo
Co-Founder Songhai Advisory
Based in Accra, Kissy Agyeman-Togobo co-founded Songhai Advisory in 2010 having already
Macauley Atasie
MD/CEO Nextzon
Macauley Atasie (Mac) started his professional career at Accenture Nigeria where he
Nana Adu Ampofo
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Co-Founder & Managing Partner Nana Adu Ampofo is a country risk specialist.
For
Senator Iyere Ihenyen
Lead Partner at Infusion Lawyers
Senator Iyere Ihenyen specializes in information technology and intellectual property law. He
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