SAF Africa Accelerator Application

SAF Africa Accelerator Application Form

We're thrilled you're interested in the 2025 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 12-week program kicks off on July 1, 2025, and selected applicants will be notified of an online interview as the next step by April 30, 2025. Final application decisions will be made by June 1, 2025. This allows ample time to prepare for the exciting journey ahead and ensure your full participation in all program modules, a key requirement for graduation. 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?Week 1: Daily 3-hour sessionsWeeks 2-12: Two 90-minute sessions per week4-6 hours weekly for assignments
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?
Final Pitch Availability: Will you be available for the final pitch presentation to judges and potential investors?

Section 2: Personal Information
Primary Contact*

First NameLast Name
WhatsApp Number*

Country CodePhone Number
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Primary Contact Email Address*
example@example.com
Country of Residence*
Highest Level of Education*
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?*

max 250 words0/250
What is the name of your business/ project?
Complete, if applicable
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)?*

YesNoOther
What specific product or service will your business offer?*

max 100 words0/100
Which industry does your business fall under?*

AgricultureTechnologyEducationHealthcareCreative Art/ Artisanal ProductsSustainabilityOther
Section 4: Entrepreneurial Journey
Where are you in your entrepreneurial journey? (Select one)*

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?*

Max 150 words0/150
Do you consider yourself a "social impact" entrepreneur?*

YesNo
Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does your business/project directly address? (Select all that apply)*

SDG 1: No PovertySDG 2: Zero HungerSDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingSDG 4: Quality EducationSDG 5: Gender EqualitySDG 6: Clean Water and SanitationSDG 7: Affordable and Clean EnergySDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesSDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesSDG 12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 13: Climate ActionSDG 14: Life Below WaterSDG 15: Life On LandSDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong InstitutionsSDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
Describe the positive social impact you envision your business creating in your community. *

Max 200 words0/200
Section 6: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Describe a time you faced a significant challenge and how you overcame it.*

Max 200 words0/200
What motivates you to be an entrepreneur? *

Max 150 words0/150
How do you handle ambiguity and uncertainty?*

Max 150 words0/150
Are you comfortable receiving and acting on constructive feedback?*

YesNo
Briefly expand on your answer above and why you are/ are not comfortable with feedback*

Max 150 words0/150
Section 7: Additional Information (Optional)
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your application?

Max 150 Words0/150
Thank you for your application! We will be in touch soon!
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SAF Africa Accelerator Application Form

Section 1: Eligibility Confirmation

Section 2: Personal Information

Section 3: Business Idea

Section 4: Entrepreneurial Journey

Section 5: Objectives and Impact

Section 6: Entrepreneurial Mindset

Section 7: Additional Information (Optional)

Thank you for your application! We will be in touch soon!