Applications are now open for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home Grown Solutions Accelerator, a four-month program targeting African startups in healthcare and climate resilience sectors.
Selected ventures will receive tailored business advisory, mentorship, investor access, and long-term ecosystem integration, with a focus on scaling proven solutions across Africa without equity requirements.
Backed by the African Union and partners like JICA, the accelerator prioritizes ventures with demonstrated traction and policy alignment, offering structured support amid tightening global funding and increasing selectivity from investors.
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