NBA Africa‘s Triple Double Accelerator Program 2025
Request Deadline: 29 August 2025
Applications are now open for teh 2025 NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program.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
Eligibility Criteria
Be headquartered in Africa
Be less than 2 years old
Be 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)
Be preferably registered as a company
Benefits
The shortlisted startups will enroll in a 10-week mentorship program where thay 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 advancement, 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
Application Procedure: