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

Funder

Katapult Africa

Funding Goal

Support impactful African startups in agritech, foodtech, and climate tech sectors through mentorship, networks, workshops, and capital investment to accelerate growth and investor readiness.

Funding Amount

Capital support up to $500,000, combined with mentorship and network access (up to 500.000 €)

Deadline

2026-04-25 (Fixed)

How to Apply

Apply via Typeform at the Katapult Africa Accelerator website (katapult.vc/africa/accelerator/) by April 25, 2026. Selected startups participate in a 90-day intensive program combining workshops, mentorship, and investor access.

Target Region

Africa

Contact

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

Last Checked

2026-03-11 15:55

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

Summary

The Katapult Africa Accelerator 2026 is a 90-day intensive program designed to support high-impact startups operating across Africa in the fields of clean energy, clean mobility, circular economy, sustainable agriculture, and frontier climate markets. The program combines structured workshops, mentorship, networking, and meaningful capital support to help startups scale their impact and become investor-ready. The accelerator targets early- to growth-stage startups driving innovation in sectors critical to Africa's sustainable development. Eligible sectors include renewable energy, electric mobility, waste reduction and recycling, climate-smart agriculture, and emerging areas such as carbon markets and climate fintech. The program is exclusively focused on Africa-based or Africa-operating ventures. Participants benefit from a comprehensive support package including intensive capacity building, connections to Katapult's global investor network, and capital up to $500,000. The program is particularly suited to startups needing both operational guidance and access to impact investment capital to take their solutions to scale. The application deadline is April 25, 2026, with applications submitted via the Katapult website. This is an annual program run by Katapult, a Norway-based impact investor known for backing tech startups addressing major global challenges.

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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