Overview of Organisation

Startupbootcamp AfriTech is the leading accelerator for startups, supporting and scaling innovative and disruptive technology companies across the African Continent. The Startupbootcamp AfriTech office is located in the old Foundry in Greenpoint at Ideas Cartel, which operates under Inner City Ideas Cartel.

Currently, Startupbootcamp AfriTech has the ASIP Accelerator Program running. 

The ASIP Accelerator is anchored by leading corporate sponsor Telecel Group an entity that aims to support the next generation of early-stage African tech startups disrupting key industry verticals that include FinTech, InsureTech, AgriTech, eCommerce, Digital Health, and CleanTech. Telecel will provide the participating startups with access to markets through their mobile services across the continent.

The accelerator is anchored by leading corporate sponsors Old Mutual, RCS, BNP Paribas, Nedbank, and PwC that will support and grow the program and selected startups. Global sponsors include Amazon Web Services and Cisco.

Focus areas:

  • Alternative Finance
  • Analytics
  • Authentication & Identity Management
  • Big Data
  • Blockchain
  • Capital Markets & Asset Management
  • Connectivity
  • Cross-Border Payments
  • Commerce
  • Enabling Technologies
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Identity Authentication
  • Insurance 2.0
  • Payment Solutions
Assistance Areas Offered
Accelerators and Incubators
Incubator
Accelerator
Networking and Associations
Product Development
Specialization Sector/s
​Information and communication
Financial and insurance activities
FinTech and InsureTech