NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program 2025 For African Startups ($50,000 In Cash Prize)

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Applications are open for NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program 2025. NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator aims to support the next wave of early-stage African startup businesses transforming the sports and creative sectors.

The accelerator scouts bold founders across the continent, equipping them with AI-first capacity building, global mentorship, world-class coaching, and direct access to investors, partners, and fans.

Theme:

The Triple-Double Accelerator is seeking tech-enabled startups whose products and or services align with the following categories:

Sports & Innovation
Creative Startups

NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Benefits

The shortlisted startups will enroll in a 10-week mentorship program where they will be paired with mentors comprised of NBA Africa, ServiceNow, ALX leadership, and other corporate stakeholders who will provide guidance to the companies with a focus on product development, business growth and go-to-market strategy.
Top 5 winners will stand to win up to $50,000 in cash and value-in-kind benefits each
Business coaching and advisory from global experts
Brand visibility across the NBA and ALX ecosystem
Masterclasses on AI, product, sales, fundraising & more
Pitch refinement with mock rounds and expert guidance
Networking opportunities with alumni, investors & clients
Personalized roadmap to help you hit product, revenue, or investor goals
In-person event in a major African city
Spotlight and PR at the Demo Day

Eligibility Criteria

Are headquartered in Africa
Are less than 2 years old
Are building in the sports or creative industries
Have a tech-enabled solution with clear market value
Have a proof-of-concept prototype with potential for profit, inclusivity, and scale
Have two co-founders committed full-time (40+ hrs/week)
Are preferably registered as a company

They will NOT consider applications from startups with the following criteria:

Marketplaces (E-commerce, middleman platforms)
Late stage startups which have raised significant capital and earn consistent revenue
Startups without potential to generate jobs
Non-tech enabled startups
Startups without functional prototypes
Startups that have been through more than 2 similar programs in the past 12 months

What to Expect in the Application

Applying is simple but meaningful. We want to get to know your startup beyond the surface. Expect questions like:

What’s your startup’s story? Who do you serve, what problem do you solve, and what makes your solution different?
What traction have you achieved? Share key metrics, milestones, and customer growth.
Who’s behind the business? Introduce your co-founders and team dynamics.
How does your business make money? Walk us through your revenue model.
What impact are you creating? Tell us how your work will create jobs on the continent.
Have something to show? Upload your pitch deck or product demo (if available).

The full application takes about 60 minutes to complete. Start early, take your time, and show us what makes your venture unstoppable.

How To Apply for NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator

STEP 1: Written Application
- Deadline 29 August 2025
- 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 12 September 2025
- Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
- Video submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes.
STEP 3: Selection Process
- Deadline: 30 September 2025
- Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program
STEP 4: Program
- October – December 2025
- The 10-week accelerator program includes masterclasses, mentorship, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in December
- The required time commitment will be 4-6 hours per week, not including Demo Day
STEP 5: Demo Day
- December 2025
- The final participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in a major African city for a chance to win prizes.
Note: All dates are subject to change and are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the program.