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• A business idea or strong interest in launching a startup.
• Commitment to attend all live sessions and complete assignments.

• Internet access and a computer or tablet for virtual learning.
• Willingness to receive feedback, iterate, and collaborate.

What is the Founder Academy?

Founder Academy is a 6-week intensive accelerator-style program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into high-impact ventures. The curriculum blends hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world startup insights from experienced founders, investors, and operators across Africa and globally.

From refining your startup idea to building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), acquiring first users, evaluating your business model, and preparing for scale, you’ll gain the essential tools and confidence to launch.

By the end of the program, participants will:

• Develop a clear business model and value proposition

• Build and test a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

• Conduct market research and validate their idea

• Gain first users/customers or signups

• Understand startup finance, growth metrics, and fundraising basics

• Craft and confidently pitch their business to stakeholders

• Create a scalable roadmap for growth