TRANSFORM YOUR IDEAS INTO ACTION

Our immersive programmes equip you with the entrepreneurial mindset and practical tools to launch and grow your venture.

Founder Academy

Founder Academy 2-WEEK OR 6-WEEK

Follow our “think, build and launch” framework to kickstart your startup journey. Top graduates earn a spot in our incubator and are eligible for our annual Do Hard Things Challenge competition.

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Deadline: 22 April 2025
Freelancer Academy

Freelancer Academy 2 weeks | Online

Learn how to monetise your specific talent and skills in whatever industry you are in. Use those skills to land freelance opportunities and build your personal brand.

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Deadline: 29 April 2025

WE ARE EMPOWERING AFRICAN TECH ENTREPRENEURS

10,164 FOUNDERS

4,065 WOMEN FOUNDERS

5,990 STARTUPS

1,026 FREELANCERS

Founder Voice

Dr. Teboho Kwetempane

“From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank ALX Ventures for what you have done for us from the Founders Academy to the Incubator program. You supported us excellently. You’ve really revived our hope and dreams.”

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About Dr. Kweteps Creatives

FOUNDER STORIES

Joseph Rutakangwa
Martech

Joseph Rutakangwa

Rwazi | KENYA
Kidist Tesfaye
Healthcare

Kidist Tesfaye

YENE HEALTH | ETHIOPIA
Crepin Kayisire
Fintech

Crepin Kayisire

KAYKO | Kigali, Rwanda
Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson
Healthcare

Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson

Healthtracka | Lagos, Nigeria

Do HARD THINGS CHALLENGE

Every year, the most promising incubated startups from our 8 hubs across Africa compete for a significant cash investment. Founders can access this opportunity when you become an All-Access fee member. View the entire 2024 series here on the ALX YouTube Channel, under ALX Ventures.

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