Call for Applications: Bridge Seed Global Impact Accelerator 2026 (Equity-Free £5,000 Funding for African Startups)

Bridge Seed Global (BSG) has opened applications for its Impact Fund–Driven Accelerator Program, a three-month accelerator designed to support young African startup founders aged 18–35 with equity-free funding, mentorship, training, and global market access.

This accelerator targets one of Africa’s most urgent challenges — youth unemployment and limited access to early-stage capital — by helping founders build commercially viable, high-impact businesses that drive inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the continent.

About the Bridge Seed Global Impact Accelerator

The Bridge Seed Global Impact Accelerator is a hands-on, impact-focused program supporting early-stage African startups through structured business development, expert guidance, and investor readiness support. Selected founders receive funding without giving up equity, alongside tailored mentorship and strategic partnerships to help them scale sustainably.

What Selected Startups Will Receive

Participants accepted into the accelerator will benefit from:

£5,000 equity-free pre-seed grant (no ownership stake required)

World-class mentorship and founder-focused training

Direct access to investors and global networks

Comprehensive business support, including strategy, growth, and sustainability guidance

Global exposure and partnership opportunities

Who Can Apply (Eligibility)

Applicants must:

Be African startup founders aged 18–35

Be building an early-stage, impact-driven business

Demonstrate potential for commercial viability and scalability

Show commitment to solving real social or economic challenges in Africa.

APPLY HERE