NBA Africa has launched the second edition of its startup accelerator program, Triple-Double: NBA Africa Startup Accelerator, aimed at supporting early-stage technology entrepreneurs across the continent.
The initiative will again be administered by ALX Ventures, a technology incubator focused on equipping African innovators with tools and guidance to build and scale businesses. The program is designed to strengthen Africa’s tech ecosystem through mentorship, business development, and funding.
ServiceNow, a digital AI transformation platform, has joined as an official partner for this year’s edition. According to NBA Africa, ServiceNow’s Now Assist and AI agents will support participants in developing “faster and smarter experiences” at scale.
Startups can apply for the accelerator at tripledoubleaccelerator.nba.com until Friday, August 29. A shortlist of 10 startups will then be selected to participate in a 10-week mentorship program. Each startup will be paired with mentors from NBA Africa, ServiceNow, ALX Ventures, and other corporate stakeholders, focusing on product development, business growth, and go-to-market strategies.
Finalists will present their innovations to international industry leaders at the second Demo Day in December, where five winners will be chosen to receive financial assistance and continued mentorship.
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“Last year’s inaugural Triple-Double Accelerator program showed how much talent, passion and creativity there is among African entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of the continent’s rapidly growing sport and entertainment industries,” said NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi. “We look forward to reviewing this year’s submissions and to helping another round of promising startups take the next step in their development.”
In 2024, the program received nearly 700 applications from early-stage entrepreneurs across Africa. Ten finalists pitched their ideas at NBA headquarters in New York City during the first Demo Day. Four winning companies, Festival Coins (Nigeria), Salubata (Nigeria), HustleSasa (Kenya), and UBR VR (Egypt), were awarded mentorship and funding.
