Flapmax, the leading Entrepreneurship Support platform, in partnership with Microsoft, has opened applications for the FAST accelerator program. FAST is a 3-month intensive program that is designed to identify, support, and fund the next generation of innovators in Africa, enabling Artificial Intelligence and other advanced technologies in all sectors, with the main priority on health, education, finances, agriculture, and sustainability.
The program has been designed as an ecosystem of B2B startups, corporates, governments, venture capitalists, and other partners wherein innovative solutions are empowered to scale up to market demands while maintaining industry standards. The FAST accelerator program is a critical infrastructure for Africa. Together, Flapmax and Microsoft will support startups with a wide range of services, including:
- Access and co-innovation from both Flapmax’s and Microsoft’s Engineering and product teams
- SME value proposition and marketplace
- Enterprise and Government proactive Co-Sell
- Mentorship from industry experts
- Training and upskilling in business and emerging technologies
- Access to Microsoft Partner ecosystem
- Access to talent through Flapmax AI Academy
- Cross Market expansion
- Access to Microsoft Africa VC circle
- Azure Credit (worth up to $250,000), GitHub, Microsoft 365 (including Teams), Dynamics 365, and access to Founders Hub
How the program works
Step 1: Put together a top-notch application package, ace the semi-final interviews and get selected by the FAST Accelerator team.
Step 2: Get on-boarded on the FAST Portal where all your learning will take place, including access to over 15 masterclasses on crucial business skills with top business experts, every month for the next 3 months
Step 3: Get introduced to potential customers, create new business relationships and formulate new partnerships
Step 4: Investor Run! Present your business to local and international investors
Step 5: Become an alumnus and continue to receive perks as we continue to offer advice / make introductions
Applications close Feb 22, 2022. To apply and for more information, go to www.fastaccelerator.com
For partnership and sponsorship enquiries, please contact: team@fastaccelerator.com
