Funder Directories & Lists

Seychelles is not the first place most people think of when they hear “startup ecosystem.” It is a small island state of roughly 120,000 people, and its venture capital market is thin.  But in 2026, something notable happened: the country launched its first dedicated blue-economy incubator, broke ground on a regional innovation hub backed by

Somalia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is attracting growing attention as founders develop businesses in technology, agriculture, financial services, education, logistics, renewable energy and other sectors.  From small businesses serving local communities to technology startups building solutions for wider African markets, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to address everyday challenges and create employment. But having a promising business

Incubators typically help early-stage founders develop their ideas, test business models and establish their operations. Accelerators usually work with startups that already have a business model or early traction and want to grow more quickly. Depending on the program, entrepreneurs may receive mentorship, business development support, investor introductions, technical training or access to grant and

Mozambique’s startup ecosystem is not yet a headline-grabber in the way Kenya’s or Nigeria’s is. But beneath the surface, a quiet infrastructure is taking shape: government-backed incubators are opening outside the capital, a major bank runs the country’s most awarded acceleration program, and a World Bank-funded project is injecting millions in matching grants into small

Tanzania’s startup support system is one of the more developed in East Africa, but it operates differently from Kenya’s or Nigeria’s. The dominant players are not private accelerators chasing equity.  They are development-finance programmes, UN-backed initiatives, and government-linked incubators that distribute catalytic grants, technical assistance, and incubation support, often without taking a stake in your

If you are searching for the best startup accelerators and incubators in Zambia for 2026/2027, this guide will help you identify programmes and organisations worth investigating, understand the funding opportunities they may offer, and learn how to prepare a strong application. We will also explain the difference between accelerators and incubators, discuss eligibility requirements, and

Uganda’s startup ecosystem is growing faster than most founders realize. The country posted a 32.5% growth rate in 2026, making it one of Africa’s fastest-moving innovation hubs, and it now ranks 96th globally on StartupBlink’s index .  Kampala alone accounts for nearly all of the country’s tracked enterprise value, estimated at $497.5 million . But

South Africa’s startup ecosystem raised $625 million in 2025, second only to Nigeria across the continent .  Cape Town and Johannesburg remain the two dominant hubs, but the support landscape is fragmented: there are government-backed programmes, corporate accelerators, equity-free incubators, and global networks all competing for the same founders. The challenge is not a lack