AFRISE Challenge 2026 for African Youth

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Concordia University and Hindsight Ventures Online 2026

Information

The AFRISE Challenge 2026 is an accelerator program for high-potential African youth and student entrepreneurs. It supports entries that are solving challenges across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, agriculture, energy, education, environment, telecommunications, and arts & creativity. Selected founders participate in a mentorship-led accelerator and a virtual International Demo Day, with access to technology credits and potential funding opportunities.

Benefits

Mentorship and leadership development through an accelerator; International Demo Day to access investors and funding; technology credits from partners including AWS, Zoho, IBM, Microsoft, Canva, DigitalOcean, FreshWorks, and more.

Eligibility

Open to 18–35 year old African youth, individuals or teams.

Application

Apply via the AFRISE Challenge official webpage

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Opportunity Details

TypeCompetition

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserConcordia University and Hindsight Ventures

LocationOnline

Open toOpen to African youth aged 18–35 from listed African countries.

Age18–35 years

Business / Entrepreneurship

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