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Fledge Africa (2026)

Hybrid accelerator for for-profit agrifood ventures serving smallholder farmers across Africa.

Organizer: Fledge
Deadline: December 31, 2025 (in 2 months)
Categories: Accelerator, Funding Opportunity
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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Fledge Africa (2026) returns as a hybrid accelerator designed to support for-profit agrifood ventures that improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa. Operating both online and in person from Nairobi, the program aims to equip early-stage entrepreneurs with practical tools, mentorship, and access to a global investment network.

Program Overview

Fledge, known globally for its “conscious company accelerators,” runs its Africa edition to strengthen the agrifood ecosystem. This initiative offers hands-on support and blended learning experiences to help founders grow sustainable, impactful businesses in the food and agriculture sectors.

Focus Areas

  • Sectors: AgriTech, Food & Agribusiness, Supply Chain/Logistics
  • Impact Goal: Enhance productivity, profitability, and sustainability for smallholder farmers and rural communities.

The accelerator seeks ventures that integrate technology and innovation into agricultural value chains—covering production, processing, and distribution—to improve food systems and economic outcomes.

Target Stage

  • Stage: Pre-seed, Seed, Series A
  • Equivalent Fledge stages: Idea, Prototype, Pre-Revenues, Early Revenues, Early Growth

This stage flexibility allows startups at various points in their growth journey to benefit from tailored mentorship and capital readiness training.

Program Structure

  • Format: Hybrid (Online + In-person bootcamp in Nairobi)
  • Curriculum: Includes business strategy refinement, financial modeling, market validation, and impact measurement.
  • Mentorship: Founders receive one-on-one guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and sector specialists.
  • Investment Support: Participants gain exposure to Fledge’s investor network, with opportunities for follow-on funding.

The combination of practical learning and real-world support positions founders to better attract investment and scale sustainably.

Application Information

  • Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
  • Program Start: Early 2026 (date to be confirmed)
  • Application Method: Apply via the official Fledge Africa 2026 program page.

Applications are evaluated based on the venture’s impact potential, business model strength, and team capacity to execute.

Fledge Africa (2026) continues its mission to accelerate the growth of high-impact agrifood ventures across the continent. By fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurs tackling critical food system challenges, the program contributes to a more resilient and equitable agricultural future for Africa.