Deadline: August 31, 2023
Applications for the Open Startup Grow Program 2023 are now open. The OST Grow is a 12-month investment readiness program designed for advanced startups in Africa. Developed in collaboration with AfricaGrow, BPI France, Go Ventures, and Africinvest, OST Grow aims to support African startups that fundraised up to 250K USD and are aiming to reach their First 1M USD and expand their businesses in new markets (Europe, Africa, GCC).
Programme Structure
- 12-Month Journey: Embark on a program tailored to boost your startup’s growth and investment readiness.
- 2 Months of Online Training: Personalized intensive online modules led by a strong international trainer.
- 2 Months of Follow-Up Mentorship: Ongoing guidance from experienced mentors.
- 8-Month Investor Matching: VC clinics and exposure to a wide network of individual and institutional investors.
Benefits
- Technical Assistance: Access expert guidance to optimize your IT systems, intellectual property, code quality, and data security.
- Business Assessment: Collaborate with experienced partners to strengthen your business model, competitive analysis, financials, and organizational structure.
- Investor Access: Connect with a wide network of individual and institutional investors from the MEA region, pitch your startup, and secure potential investment opportunities.
- Regional Exposure: Benefit from financial support to participate in international ecosystem events and expand your presence in new markets.
- Talent Fellowship: Benefit from a fellowship that provides financial assistance to cover part of the salaries.
Eligibility
- Open to start-up founders;
- Your start-up should provide feasible solutions to a business ecosystem problem;
- You have what it takes to compile an investment-wining application.
Application
For more information, visit OST Grow Program.
