Application Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the 2024 Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence Program. Turning startup concepts into reality in 12 weeks through the Venture Design Studio and funding to validate your idea. Gen F is powered by Founders Factory Africa, Founders Factory Africa powers Gen F one of the continent’s largest and most active, hands-on investors.
Requirements
- Exceptional founders/aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build out and test their ideas, achieve commercial success and create outsized, systemic impact.
- Outstanding professionals and domain experts looking to make the transition from the corporate environment to entrepreneurship.
- Founders looking to build tech solutions that solve Africa’s largest problems and catalyse change.
- Entrepreneurs who have a keen eye for local market gaps and a sharp sense for local problems that they are passionate about solving.
Benefits
- A 12 week sprint with the Venture Design Studio
- A competitive test and learn budget to validate your idea
- Upon internal approval, up to $250 000 investment
- Targeted support from FFA’s expert team
During GenF, we provide:
- A competitive once-off budget to run market validation experiments
- Working closing with our venture builders to refine your concept and help you prep for IC
If Investment Committe approved:
- Free access to our studio services to launch your startup
- Up to $250 000 in funding available
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Gen F Entrepreneur In Residence Program