Katapult Africa Accelerator 2026

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-11 12:31

Accelerator supporting impactful startups in agritech and climate-tech including plastic recycling innovations. Offers mentorship, networks, and capital up to $500,000 for African startups.

Source: https://opportunitydesk.org/2026/03/09/katapult-africa-accelerator-2026

Funding Details

Contact

Website: katapult.vc/africa/accelerator/ — Application via Typeform linked from the program page.

Last Checked

2026-04-20 09:57

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a startup (not an NGO or non-profit membership organisation)
• Startup must be based in or operating across Africa

Project Scope

• Project must fall within one of the five focus sectors: clean energy, clean mobility, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, or frontier climate markets
• Startup must demonstrate measurable impact and innovation, not just commercial activity

Required Documents

• Application submitted via Typeform on the Katapult website before April 25, 2026

Constraints

• Startup must be prepared for 90 days of intensive engagement including workshops and investor readiness sessions
• Program is equity-based investment, implying founders must be open to giving up a stake in their company

Historical Context

Katapult is a Norway-based impact investor running annual cohort programs in Africa. The 2026 edition continues a recurring accelerator format focused on tech-driven startups across African markets.

Why it was added

Accelerator for climate-tech startups in Africa, includes plastic recycling innovations

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