NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program for African Startups

NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program for African Startups

Applications are now open for the 2024 NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Program. NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator program aims to support African startups and the African tech ecosystem and African tech entrepreneurs by promoting growth in the sports and creative industries. Through this program, participating startups will have access to mentorship and capital to accelerate their growth and help drive the growth of African economies.

Requirements

Operations headquartered in Africa

Product alignment with one of the five Sports and Creative startup categories

Proven demand for product and/or service through strong customer base and/or revenue

Demonstrable impact and/or relevancy to the broader African continent

Eligible Categories of Startups

The Triple Double Accelerator is seeking startups whose products and/or services align with the below categories.

Live Event Experience and Ticketing

Transforming or enhancing live events through improved ticketing, entry, or in-arena or in-stadium experience.

Digital Fan Platforms and Connectivity

Creating new, innovative ways to collect fan data, translate data into targeted offerings for fans, and create digital hubs for fans to connect.

AI for Consumers

Designing new products for fans that leverage AI, such as dubbing content in local languages, creating an NBA chatbot, etc.

Investing in Youth

Creating tools

to promote life skills, positive habits, and other programs for a highly digitally – connected African youth population.

Other Sports and Creative Startups

Innovating and disrupting any sector within the sports, entertainment and creative industries.

[Prizes

1st Place

$50,000 in cash accompanied by $50,000 in value-in-kind

2nd Place

$40,000 in cash accompanied by $40,000 in value-in-kind

3rd Place

$30,000 in cash accompanied by $30,000 in value-in-kind

4th Place

$20,000 in cash accompanied by $20,000 in value-in-kind

Benefits

Access to Prizing

Win up to $50,000 cash and $50,000 value-in-kind
Expand Network

Connect to prominent business leaders, corporations, and multinationals through mentorship
Global Exposure

A chance to pitch to global industry leaders at Demo Day in New York City

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program for African Startups

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