This is an 8-weeks virtual program (from mid-June to end August) designed to empower young African entrepreneurs aged 18 - 35 years who have business ideas or have been operating businesses for 0-2 years.
The program equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills, and mentorship to develop and launch a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) by the end of the accelerator.
Through a structured curriculum delivered via an online learning platform and facilitated sessions, LCAP provides a transformative experience that helps entrepreneurs validate their business ideas, enhance their market readiness, and become investment-ready.

Click below to secure your spot and take your business idea to the next level.

Empower Young Entrepreneurs

Provide early-stage entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to launch and grow their businesses.

Pitching

Equip entrepreneurs with strategic persuasive communication techniques to secure funding and build strong stakeholder relationships.

MVP Development

Guide participants through the process of building, testing, and refining their MVPs to ensure market fit and scalability.

Open to African-led startups with founders aged 18-35.
Applicants must have a business that is at the early-stage, growth-stage, or scaling-stage (1-3+ years in operation).
Applicants must be founders, CEO’s or Managing Directors of the startup.
Ability to fully participate in the three- month virtual program from September to November.
Must be proficient in English
Must have access to an internet enabled device (laptop or smartphone) as well as access to the internet.

Applications from women, persons with disabilities, and individuals from underserved communities are highly recommended.