Apply for Rising Tide Africa Accelerator Cohort 6 For Entrepreneurs Application Portal

Growth Opportunities for Women-Led Startups in Africa

The Rising Tide Africa Accelerator Program is back with its sixth cohort, offering a transformative platform for women-led and gender-diverse startups to scale their impact, secure funding, and join a thriving network of entrepreneurs and investors. Designed to address the unique challenges faced by African innovators, this fully remote 6-week program blends mentorship, training, and strategic networking to propel your business forward.

Application Deadline: February 21, 2025

Act now to secure your spot in this prestigious cohort!

Why the Rising Tide Africa Accelerator Stands Out

Founded in 2016 by Yemi Keri and Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien, Rising Tide Africa is a pioneering women-led angel investor network focused on closing the gender funding gap. Over 85% of its alumni have secured investments within a year of completing the program, with startups like AgroCenta (agritech) and HealthTracka (HealthTech) scaling operations across Africa.

Program Highlights

Expert-Led Mentorship

Learn directly from industry leaders, including:

• Ivana Osagie (Co-Founder, Shecluded): Specializes in financial modeling for early-stage startups.
• Nkiru Amadi-Emina (Partner, Ventures Platform): Offers insights into investor pitching and market expansion.
• Access to 50+ mentors across fintech, sustainability, healthcare, and e-commerce.
• Tailored Workshops
• Master critical skills through interactive sessions:
• Building investor-ready pitch decks.
• Designing scalable business models for African markets.
• Leveraging digital tools for customer acquisition and retention.

Exclusive Investor Access

Pitch to Rising Tide Africa’s network of 200+ angel investors and partners like Google for Startups and the African Business Angels Network (ABAN).

Global Visibility

• Featured on Rising Tide’s investor newsletter (reach: 10,000+ subscribers).
• Media spotlight opportunities via partnerships with TechCabal and Disrupt Africa.

Lifetime Community Access

Join 500+ alumni from 15 African countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt.

Eligibility Criteria

• This program is ideal for founders who:
• Lead startups with at least one female co-founder or executive.
• Operate in early-stage ventures (idea validation stage or MVP-ready).
• Target high-growth sectors like agritech, edtech, cleantech, healthtech, or fintech.
• Demonstrate scalability and social impact, particularly solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Are based in Africa or expanding into African markets.

Key Program Benefits

• Zero Cost, Maximum Impact: Fully funded by Rising Tide Africa—no equity or fees required.
• Flexible Learning: Remote sessions tailored for busy founders.
• Post-Program Support: Access to follow-up mentorship and investor introductions.

How to Apply

Prepare Your Application:

• Refine your pitch deck (focus on problem-solution fit, market size, and team expertise).
• Gather supporting documents (business plan, financial projections, customer testimonials).

Submit Online:

Complete the application form by February 21, 2025.

Selection Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be notified by March 1, 2025.
• Finalists participate in a virtual interview round.
• Success Stories from Past Cohorts
• FarmDrive (Cohort 3): Raised $1.2M to expand its AI-driven credit scoring platform for smallholder farmers.
• EcoRide (Cohort 5): Secured partnerships with Bolt and Uber Africa after refining their EV mobility solution.
• Shecluded (Cohort 4): Attracted $500K in seed funding for its financial literacy platform for women.

Why Founders Recommend This Program

“The Rising Tide Africa Accelerator transformed my startup’s trajectory. The mentorship helped me pivot strategically, and the investor connections led to our first $200K raise.”

—Amina Adeleke, Founder of EduTribe (Cohort 5 Alumni)

Final Call to Action

If you’re ready to accelerate growth, attract funding, and join Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial network, apply now!

Apply Here: Rising Tide Africa Accelerator Cohort 6 Application Portal