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Amplifying Impact
BAM: Empowering African Accelerators
500 Global & Make-IT in Africa
500 Global and Make-IT in Africa present a 1-year program specially tailored for African tech hubs.
BAM: EMPOWERING AFRICAN ACCELERATORS is a unique and comprehensive program that includes:
- 1 week intensive Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers (BAM)
- 12-month “Empowering African Accelerators” Sustainability Track
In emerging startup ecosystems, accelerators and tech hubs face the challenge of supporting startups while being ´startups´ themselves, often struggling to find their own sustainable business models.
BAM: EMPOWERING AFRICAN ACCELERATORS has been specially designed to empower accelerators to amplify their impact and support the region’s future entrepreneurs.
Invite-Only Program
This 12-month program for Accelerator Managers supports the continent’s startups to scale growth, access international markets, and connect with foreign investors. This is an invite-only program.
BAM: EMPOWERING AFRICAN ACCELERATORS will use a project-based teaching methodology that emphasizes real-world experience. Selected participants will learn how to:
- Build for sustainability
- Improve capacity and expertise
- Hone strategy & game plan
- Become a key player
- Get better deals
- Build communities
Learn more about future investor and accelerator manager education programs in Africa:
Remote program: 12-months via regularly scheduled Zoom webinars and meetups throughout 2023.
Our Approach
Our teaching methodology is focused on experiential learning and 1:1 feedback, giving you practical insights that you can apply to your program immediately.
Action-Based Exercises
Work with your peers during interactive role-playing sessions to learn by doing.
Learn from Experienced Mentors
Our team is composed of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem experts that will share insights and best practices from running accelerator programs around the world.
Meet Real Startups
Put the concepts into practice by reviewing real startup applications in a mock screening exercise.
Keep track of your progress
Maintain the momentum of your 3-year game plan by meeting regularly with local peers to review milestones and metrics accomplished
Get to know our world-class instructors
About
Make-IT in Africa believes in the catalytic power of African innovation and digital technologies for green and inclusive development. In close collaboration with digital visionaries like start-ups, innovation enablers and political partners, Make-IT in Africa empowers African innovation ecosystems. Together, they aim to strengthen an environment in which the full potential of African digital innovation can unfold.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH implements this project on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
