Her Startup Cohort 2.0 Accelerator for African Women Entrepreneurs 2026 | Up to US$5,000 in Startup Capital For African Entrepreneurs

About the role

Her Startup Cohort 2.0 Accelerator for African Women Entrepreneurs 2026 offers structured training, a monthly stipend, mentorship, and a pitch opportunity for startup capital of up to US$5,000. Applicants must be women founders aged 18–35, operate technology-enabled businesses in African countries, and have a minimum viable product with sustained monthly revenue of at least US$500. The program requires a minimum of 15% Francophone African presence and limits fintech to no more than 20%. Selected founders receive an intensive accelerator, a stipend, six months of mentorship, networking support, and access to healthcare coverage.

Requirements

• Gender and age: Be a woman founder, co-founder or CEO aged 18–35.
• Business location: Lead a company based in an African country.
• Technology: Operate a technology-enabled business.
• Product stage: Have a minimum viable product (MVP) or an existing product on the market.
• Revenue: Generate at least US$500 in monthly revenue, sustained for a minimum of six months.
• Business potential: Demonstrate a clear value proposition and potential for growth.

What you get

• Intensive Business Training
• Monthly Stipend
• Opportunity to Pitch for US$5,000
• Six Months of Mentorship
• Networking and Business Support
• Co-working space
• Healthcare coverage

The offer

• Pay: $5,000 / mo
• Type: full-time

Important dates

• Deadline: Oct 26, 2026

Location

Nigeria