SAF Africa Accelerator Application Form
We're thrilled you're interested in the 2026 SAF Africa Accelerator Program! This is your chance to turn your vision for a sustainable future into reality. By completing this application, you're taking the first step towards joining a dynamic cohort of Changemakers. Each application will be thoughtfully and carefully reviewed by the SAF team. The 9-week program kicks off on October 12, 2026, and selected 12 applicants will be notified of an online interview as the next step by September 23, 2026. Get ready to level-up your entrepreneurial journey, with tangible, practical, hands-on education and experience to super-fuel your business and drive real impact in your community!
Section 1: Eligibility Confirmation
Please carefully review the eligibility criteria outlined in the program overview before answering the following questions. Providing inaccurate information may disqualify your application.
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Time Commitment: Are you able to commit to the following schedule? 2-90 minutes sessions per week plus approximately 5 hours a week of asynchronous effort.
Language Proficiency: Are you comfortable with the program being conducted in English?
Project Alignment: Does your project address one or more UN Sustainable Development Goals and focus on a community-identified challenge?
Project Stage: Is your project in the early stages of development and demonstrate potential for scalability and sustainability?
Technology Access: Do you have a reliable internet connection and access to a computer for online sessions?
Age: Are you between 16 and 35 years old at the time of application?
Geographic Focus: Are you from an emerging economy?
Organizational Structure: Are you applying as an individual, organization, non-profit, small business, faith group, or program, and are you legally authorized to operate in your country?
Collaboration Agreement: Ae you willing to partner with SAF for measurement, monitoring, and reporting throughout the partnership?
Section 2: Personal Information
Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
WhatsApp Number
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Country Code
Phone Number
Date of Birth
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Primary Contact Email Address
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example@example.com
Country of Residence
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Highest Level of Education
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Education is not a requirement, we just want to know more about you
Section 3: Business Idea
Describe your business idea in detail. What problem are you solving, and what is your proposed solution?
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What is the name of your business/ project?
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Is your Project an Innovation (meaning, not a subsistence business like standard tailoring or farming, but a new way of doing things that hasn't been done before)?
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What specific product or service will your business offer?
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Which industry does your business fall under?
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Agriculture
Technology
Education
Healthcare
Creative Art/ Artisanal Products
Sustainability
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Section 4: Entrepreneurial Journey
Where are you in your entrepreneurial journey? (Select one)
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Ideation (Just starting to develop the idea)
Early-Stage Startup (Have a basic plan/prototype, but not yet generating revenue)
Business is Growing (Generating revenue, looking to expand)
Business is Ready to Scale (Established business, seeking significant growth)
If you have a business plan, please upload it here.
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If you have a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP), please upload images here.
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Section 5: Objectives and Impact
What are your primary objectives for participating in this accelerator program?
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Do you consider yourself a "social impact" entrepreneur?
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Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does your business/project directly address? (Select all that apply)
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SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life On Land
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Describe the positive social impact you envision your business creating in your community.
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Section 6: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Describe a time you faced a significant challenge and how you overcame it.
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What motivates you to be an entrepreneur?
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How do you handle ambiguity and uncertainty?
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Are you comfortable receiving and acting on constructive feedback?
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Briefly expand on your answer above and why you are/ are not comfortable with feedback
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Section 7: Additional Information (Optional)
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your application?
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Thank you for your application! We will be in touch soon!
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