2020 Land Accelerator Program for African Entrepreneurs

The Land Accelerator has been held twice in Africa and is returning to Nairobi for the third time in October this year. The program will also be launching in South Asia in June 2020 and in Latin America in September 2020. The Land Accelerator’s second African cohort met from September 7-12, 2019, in Nairobi, Kenya. The 14 startups were chosen from 335 applicants and represent 8 African countries. Each received a EUR 3,000 grant in addition to a travel stipend. The Land Accelerator is an exciting four-month program and curated network for entrepreneurs who restore degraded forests and farmland. It is anchored by an intensive week-long workshop when the cohort meets in person. There is no fee to join, and the program does not take equity. 

More about The Land Accelerator is at: https://thelandaccelerator.com/

Eligibility to participate

• Open to entrepreneurs from across Africa.
• You should apply if:
  • You are working to improve a degraded landscape through a business approach. This includes climate-smart agriculture, sustainable forestry, reforestation, non-timber forest products, and similar activities;
  • You are interested in raising money for your venture;
  • You want to learn fast, both in the classroom and by connecting with mentors and other entrepreneurs.

How to Apply

Follow this link to apply: https://www.f6s.com/thelandaccelerator2020africa/apply