NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Program 2024 For African Startups (Win up to $50,000 Cash Prize)

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Applications are now open for the 2024 NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator Program. NBA Africa 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.

WIN 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

NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator 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

Criteria for NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator

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.

Application Process for NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator

STEP 1

Written Application

Deadline 22 May 2024

Founders must complete the online application (roughly 60 mins to complete).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying as early as possible.

STEP 2

One-way Video Interview

Deadline 31 May 2024

Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.

STEP 3

Selection Process

6 June 2024

Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program.
All applicants will be informed of their application status on 6 June.

STEP 4

Mentorship

June – August 2024

The accelerator program will include mentorship, workshops, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in September
The required time commitment will be 4 hours per week, not including Demo Day

STEP 5

Demo Day

September 2024