Applications for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2024 are now open. The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program is a six-month initiative dedicated to fostering and supporting emerging blockchain innovators across the continent. As the program’s fourth edition, it has successfully incubated diverse blockchain startups from various African regions. Participants in the ABI Incubation Program commend its impactful experience, citing an extensive curriculum, valuable mentorship, and access to resources for early-stage startups.
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| Host: Africa Blockchain Institute Open to: Africans Target: Entrepreneurs Deadline: January 31, 2024 |
The hands-on learning has significantly influenced business strategy and decision-making, accelerating the entrepreneurial journey. The program is recommended for early-stage enterprises, offering a combination of mentorship, networking, and resources essential for success in diverse markets.
Eligibility Criteria: Africa Blockchain Incubation Program
We are looking for ambitious individuals who are forward-thinking, innovative, and ready to take on challenges in creating the next big thing. These individuals must be dedicated and committed to the project, hardworking, and have strong backgrounds in computer science (with expertise in object-oriented languages), mathematics, statistics, business/entrepreneurship, economics, cryptography, blockchain, and any other related fields.
- Must be between 20 – 35 years of age.
- Priorities are given to female applications.
- Strong business case and market potential.
- Both idea-stage and early-stage (1-year) companies are encouraged to apply.
Benefit
The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program concentrates on promoting innovation and enhancing Africa’s presence in the global blockchain landscape. Chosen participants will undergo training, receive mentorship, and access resources to facilitate the realization of their ideas.
- Access to a network of industry experts and mentors.
- Opportunity to DEMO your product.
- Training sessions on blockchain technology and business/entrepreneurship.
- Regular check-ins and progress reviews with program mentors.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) on docs.google.com to apply
NOTE:
- Open Enrollment for a Limited Time: January 1–31, 2024
- Applicants who successfully qualify will receive notification of their selection by this deadline: February 1–28, 2024
- Experience a 4-month program crafting and launching your blockchain projects: March 1–June 30, 2024
- The program ends with Demo Day, allowing startups to showcase to the ecosystem: June 2024
- After the incubation, candidates enjoy the following post-incubation support: July 2024
For more information, visit the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program