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NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program 2025 ($50,000 in Cash Prize)

Applications are now open for the 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

  • Are headquartered in Africa
  • Are less than 2 years old
  • Are 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)
  • Are preferably registered as a company

Benefits

  • The shortlisted startups will enroll in a 10-week mentorship program where they 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 development, business growth, and go-to-market strategy.
  • The 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

  • What’s your startup’s story? Who do you serve, what problem do you solve, and what makes your solution different?
  • What traction have you achieved? Share key metrics, milestones, and customer growth.
  • Who’s behind the business? Introduce your co-founders and team dynamics.
  • How does your business make money? Walk us through your revenue model.
  • What impact are you creating? Tell us how your work will create jobs on the continent.
  • Have something to show? Upload your pitch deck or product demo (if available).

Timeline

STEP 1: Written Application

Deadline 29 August 2025

  • Founders must complete the online application (roughly 60 mins to complete).
  • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying as early as possible.

STEP 2: One-way Video Interview

Deadline 12 September 2025

  • Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
  • Video submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes.

STEP 3: Selection Process

Deadline30 September 2025

  • Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program

STEP 4: Program

October – December 2025

  • The 10-week accelerator program includes masterclasses, mentorship, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in December
  • The required time commitment will be 4-6 hours per week, not including Demo Day

STEP 5: Demo Day

December 2025

  • The final participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in a major African city for a chance to win prizes.

Note: All dates are subject to change and are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the program.

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How to Apply for NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program 2025

Interested applicants for the 2025 NBA Africa’s Triple Double Accelerator Program must submit application online

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