welcome to accelerate africa
Accelerate Africa (AA) is a leading continental platform driving economic growth, social development, and sustainable job creation across Africa. With a strong focus on empowering startup founders, emerging SMEs, and entrepreneurs, the organization supports innovation, business growth, and scalability.
Accelerate Africa in Action
Accelerate Africa brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers through high-impact events, programmes, and platforms.
A Message from the CONTINENTAL COORDINATOR
“At Accelerate Africa, we believe that the continent’s future lies in the strength, resilience, and innovation of its entrepreneurs. Our mission is to empower startups and SMEs with the tools, networks, and opportunities they need to scale, compete, and thrive across Africa.”
Gilbert Ewehmeh
Our Key Focus Areas
Policy & Strategic Engagement
Capacity Building & Training
Business Support & Scaling
Partnerships & Ecosystem Development
Trade, Market Access & AfCFTA
Careers, Partnerships & Opportunities
About Us
Accelerate Africa (AA) is a leading continental organization dedicated to fostering economic growth, social development, and sustainable job creation across Africa. With a steadfast focus on empowering startup founders, emerging SMEs and entrepreneurs. A private sector focus network to support the Africa Union Agenda 2063 and the successful implementation of the AfCFTA to achieve the Africa We Want.
Our Strategic Mandate/Pillars; Investment & Access to Funding, Access to Market & Scaling, Capacity Building & Networking Opportunities for startup founders and emerging SMEs across Africa.
Empowering Business and Investment in Africa
Accelerate Africa supports startups and SMEs to grow, scale, and compete across the continent by connecting them to markets, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Through programmes aligned with Agenda 2063 and the AfCFTA, we are driving innovation, enterprise development, and sustainable economic growth.
What We Offer
Our Flagship Programmes
AASAP
Accelerate Africa Startup Acceleration Programme
A 6-month hybrid bootcamp for early-stage, growth-driven companies — mentorship, investor access, and market opportunities, ending in a Pitch and Demo Day.
AAB
Accelerate Africa Bootcamp
A continental training bringing 100+ founders and SMEs together to sharpen business strategy, investment readiness, and AfCFTA opportunities.
AAS
Accelerate Africa Summit
A 300-delegate summit uniting entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to advance finance, industrialization, and digital transformation across Africa.
ASC
Africa Startup Congress
Africa’s premier startup gathering — 2,000+ delegates shaping the Africa Startup Act and Innovation Fund to accelerate job creation continent-wide.
Pitch Competition
The Accelerate Africa Pitch Competition
Sector-focused pitch competitions in agribusiness, tech, renewable energy, and creative industries — identifying and accelerating Africa’s highest-potential startups.
Our Network
Our Current & Previous Partners
Working alongside governments, international organizations, and the private sector to accelerate Africa’s startup ecosystem.
Our Impact
Who We Are
Our Leadership Team
Meet the people driving Accelerate Africa's mission — guiding strategy, coordinating across regions, and delivering our programmes on the ground.
Advisory Board Members
Strategic guidance from experienced leaders shaping Accelerate Africa's direction and long-term vision.
Strategic Team
On-the-ground leadership connecting Accelerate Africa's mission across the continent's regions.
Operations Management
Day-to-day execution driving our flagship programmes, events, and partnerships forward.
Main Events
What's Coming Up
Country Network
Membership
SMEs Support
Conference Participants
Accelerate Africa
Continental Secretariat (Cameroon)
Main: (+237) 621 144 101
Satellite Office (Rwanda)
Tel: (+250) 781 722 859
Email: africa@accelerate-africa.org
Head Office
Continental Secretariat
Rue / Av. 1771, Bastos
Yaoundé, Cameroon
8:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday)