Bridge Seed Global, powered by Bridge for Billions, is now accepting applications for its 2026 accelerator program targeting early-stage social entrepreneurs worldwide, including founders across Africa.
The program is designed to help impact-driven startups strengthen their business models, validate market fit, and prepare for investor engagement through structured mentorship and guided incubation.
Application Deadline:
February 20, 2026
Who Should Apply
The accelerator is open to:
- Early-stage social entrepreneurs
- African and global founders
- Impact-driven startups aligned with social development goals
- Founders at idea, pre-revenue, or early revenue stage
- Businesses across sectors including Agritech, HealthTech, EdTech, FinTech, AI, CleanTech, Creative Industries, Logistics, and more
Both solo founders and teams are eligible.
What the Program Offers
Participants will receive:
- Structured business development curriculum
- One-on-one mentorship
- Investor readiness preparation
- Market validation support
- Financial planning guidance
- Strategic growth roadmap development
- Access to a global network of entrepreneurs and partners
The accelerator places strong emphasis on helping founders refine:
- Problem-solution clarity
- Competitive positioning
- Revenue models
- Market sizing
- Traction strategy
- Fundraising readiness
Focus Areas
Bridge Seed Global welcomes startups operating under various business models:
- B2C
- B2B
- B2G
- Marketplace/Platform
- Hybrid models
The program supports ventures solving real market challenges, particularly within African markets and emerging economies.
Why It Matters
Many early-stage founders struggle with access to structured mentorship and investor readiness support.
The Bridge Seed Global Accelerator bridges this gap by helping social entrepreneurs move from concept to scalable, fundable ventures.
Through guided milestone tracking, competitive analysis, financial modeling, and pitch development, participants gain clarity and strategic positioning needed to attract capital and partnerships.