Directory

Accelerators

26 accelerators, incubators and programmes for Kenyan startups. All entries are unverified: we have not yet confirmed cohort dates or deadlines, so deadlines are left blank. Check each programme's own site before applying. Also available as JSON.

Antler Nairobi

Unverified
VC / pre-seed programme
Focus:
All
Offers:
Pre-seed investment plus residency
Next deadline:
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Nailab

Unverified
Incubator/accelerator
Focus:
Fintech, Agritech, Edtech
Offers:
Programmes and support
Next deadline:
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iHub

Unverified
Innovation hub
Focus:
All
Offers:
Community, research and programmes
Next deadline:
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Gearbox

Unverified
Hardware makerspace/incubator
Focus:
Climate & Energy, Mobility & EV
Offers:
Prototyping and hardware support
Next deadline:
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Villgro Kenya

Unverified
Incubator
Focus:
Healthtech
Offers:
Health innovation incubation and seed funding
Next deadline:
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Safaricom Spark Fund

Unverified
Corporate venture fund
Focus:
Fintech, SaaS & B2B
Offers:
Equity/convertible investment and mentorship
Next deadline:
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KCB Lions' Den

Unverified
TV pitch programme
Focus:
All
Offers:
Investment from panel of investors
Next deadline:
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Strathmore iLab / @iBizAfrica

Unverified
University incubator
Focus:
All
Offers:
Incubation
Next deadline:
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KU ChandariaBIIC

Unverified
University incubator
Focus:
All
Offers:
Incubation and seed grants
Next deadline:
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GrowthAfrica

Unverified
Accelerator
Focus:
All
Offers:
Acceleration and investment readiness
Next deadline:
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Catalyst Fund

Unverified
Accelerator/fund
Focus:
Fintech, Climate & Energy
Offers:
Pre-seed investment and venture building
Next deadline:
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Founders Factory Africa

Unverified
Venture builder/accelerator
Focus:
Fintech, Healthtech, Agritech
Offers:
Investment and support
Next deadline:
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Mercy Corps AgriFin

Unverified
Programme
Focus:
Agritech, Fintech
Offers:
Partnerships and technical support
Next deadline:
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Kenya Climate Ventures

Unverified
Impact investor
Focus:
Climate & Energy, Agritech, Water & Sanitation
Offers:
Investment
Next deadline:
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Sote Hub

Unverified
Innovation hub
Focus:
All
Offers:
Incubation in Taita Taveta
Next deadline:
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LakeHub

Unverified
Innovation hub
Focus:
All
Offers:
Community and programmes in Kisumu
Next deadline:
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Pangea Accelerator

Unverified
Investor network/accelerator
Focus:
All
Offers:
Investment readiness and investor access
Next deadline:
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Baobab Circle

Unverified
Healthtech accelerator
Focus:
Healthtech
Offers:
Acceleration for health startups
Next deadline:
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Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

Unverified
Accelerator
Focus:
AI & Data, All
Offers:
Equity-free mentorship and Google Cloud credits
Next deadline:
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UNDP Timbuktoo

Unverified
Programme
Focus:
All
Offers:
Hubs and catalytic funding for African startups
Next deadline:
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Norrsken East Africa

Unverified
Hub/fund
Focus:
All
Offers:
Coworking hub in Nairobi and Norrsken22 fund
Next deadline:
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Delta40 Venture Studio

Unverified
Venture studio
Focus:
All
Offers:
Co-building and investment
Next deadline:
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Alliance

Unverified
Crypto/fintech accelerator
Focus:
Web3, Fintech
Offers:
Investment and programme
Next deadline:
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Plug and Play

Unverified
Accelerator
Focus:
Fintech
Offers:
Corporate-linked acceleration
Next deadline:
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Standard Chartered Women in Tech

Unverified
Accelerator
Focus:
All
Offers:
Grants for women-led startups
Next deadline:
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EEP Africa

Unverified
Climate fund
Focus:
Climate & Energy
Offers:
Grants and catalytic funding
Next deadline:
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