African Startups can apply for France-based Acceleration Program

France-based venture capital firm Bond’innov that supports innovative and responsible startups in emerging economies, has opened applications for a support programme that offers startups a soft-landing for European expansion.

The firm aims to use the Incub’innov incubator program to welcome and accompany innovative projects, mainly related to Africa and the ecological transition, to help them secure their business plan before scaling.

The program will involve a three-month soft-landing programme, co-financed by the European Commission to bring together a consortium of 12 African and European organisations including Impact Hub, Methys Group, Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) and Startupbootcamp AfriTech.

The program will focus on reconnecting the entrepreneurial ecosystems of Africa and Europe, which the program will do by providing training, help in building partnerships with European institutions, access to co-working space, support in obtaining a Schengen visa, and the chance to meet potential investors.

Applications are open until June 14; interested startups can click here to apply.