OST Grow Program for Startups in Africa

Deadline: 31 August 2024

Are you an African entrepreneur ready to raise your first $1M? The GROW program is now accepting applications for its second cohort! 

Grow is a 12-month investment readiness program designed for advanced startups in Africa. Developed in collaboration with AfricaGrow, BPI France, Go Ventures, and Africinvest Group, GROW aims to support African startups that fundraised up to 350K USD and are aiming to reach their first 1M USD and expand their businesses in new markets.

Benefits 

Business Assessment

Curated workshops & personalized content with a focus on fundraising.

Hands-on support

Including 1:1 meetings, world-class coaching (Technology, peer, industry…), progress check-ins.

Talent Fellowship

Benefit from a fellowship that provides financial assistance to hire talent.

Community

Join a diversified & vibrant startup community.

Technical Assistance

Access expert guidance to optimize your IT systems, intellectual property, code quality, and data security.

Investor Access

Connect with a wide network of individual and institutional investors from the MEA region, pitch your startup, and secure potential investment opportunities.

Regional Exposure

Benefit from financial support to participate in international ecosystem events and expand your presence in new markets.

Program Structure

12-Months Journey

Embark on a program tailored to boost your startup’s growth and investment readiness.

2-Months of Online Training

Personalized intensive online modules led by strong international trainers.

4-Months of Follow-up Mentorship

Ongoing guidance from experienced mentors

8-Months of investors Matching

VC clinics and exposure to a wide network of individual and institutional investors

Eligibility Criteria 

Startups who raised 250k and looking to raise up to $1m Or they have significant sales/traction (about $500k ARR in revenues)

Startups impacting Africa:

Operating in Africa

Creating jobs in Africa

2-4 co founders:

At least one African cofounder.

For more information, visit Open Startup International.

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