AFRICAN IMPACT CHALLENGE (AIC) 2026

The African Impact Challenge (AIC) 2026 is a flagship Pan-African acceleration programme designed to empower early-stage, impact-driven startups across Africa. It supports entrepreneurs under 39 who are building technology-enabled solutions to address pressing challenges in sectors such as health and other scalable industries.

Participants gain access to capacity-building bootcamps, tailored growth programming, funding, and fully funded international market exposure, along with mentorship and investor connections to help scale their ventures. The programme is structured to turn innovative ideas into globally competitive businesses, fostering real-world impact while providing strategic support for market access and partnership opportunities.

With a proven track record of training thousands of founders and funding over 100 businesses across 46 African countries, AIC aims to accelerate Africa’s next generation of innovators.