Mindcapital’s Founders Fellowship is a 90-day startup program where African first-time founders turn promising ideas into viable tech startups, guided by experts and a supportive community.
Learn startup frameworks and tactics, from problem discovery to founder-led sales through interactive sessions
2-week sprintsDrive your startup forward with bi-weekly sprints, achieving tangible milestones and building momentum towards launch
Receive personalized guidance from experienced mentors as you navigate your startup journey
Connect with a vibrant cohort of fellow founders, sharing experiences and learning together in a peer-driven environment
Participate from anywhere in the world. All workshops, mentoring, and community events are accessible online
Free as a bird, no strings attached, zero cost – you get the idea! Focus on launching your startup, not paying for tuition
The program is part-time, and you will be able to participate in it even while holding a full-time job.
5-10 hours per week, including workshops and assignments. Sessions are scheduled with working professionals in mind.
Yes! It’s completly free for founders. The program is funded by our partners who are committed to supporting African founders.
You’ll have lifetime access to our founder network, resources, and alumni events. Select founders will be admitted into our Founder in Residence program.
The Founder in Residence program will provide more tailored support for outstanding participants from the Founders’ Fellowship to build their products.
No, your participation in the Founders’ Fellowship is entirely at your own cost. However, participants who get selected into the Founder in Residence program will receive a stipend as part of the tailored support to build their products.
Mindcapital is a venture builder that creates programs and platforms that empower African founders to succeed both in Africa and around the world.