Empower the Next Generation of Innovators
Become part of our network of visionary mentors supporting young entrepreneurs, AI innovators, and changemakers across Africa. As a mentor, you’ll help shape the future by sharing your expertise, providing guidance, challenging ideas, and empowering participants to transform ambitious projects into lasting impact.
Who We’re Looking For
Who Can Become a Mentor
We’re seeking experienced and passionate professionals eager to support the next generation of innovators. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, or industry expert, if you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping ideas grow, this mentorship program is for you.
Join Our Mentor Community
Are you passionate about driving impact and fostering innovation? Join our community of entrepreneurs, experts, and changemakers who dedicate a few hours each month to inspire, mentor, and empower emerging African innovators.
Mentors We Seek
We welcome professionals, investors, and innovators eager to share their experience, challenge ideas, and help young talents bring their visions to life.
Be the Guiding Force Behind Innovation
Join a network of visionary mentors shaping the future of African entrepreneurship. Your experience can spark transformation, one idea, one conversation, one team at a time.
Join the Challenge
Ready to guide the next wave of innovators?
Fill out the mentor application form below. Tell us about your expertise, motivation, and availability, and our coordination team will contact you shortly.
Anyone with professional experience, entrepreneurial background, or expertise in innovation, technology, or social impact can apply. We welcome mentors from diverse fields, from AI researchers and startup founders to marketing strategists and designers.
On average, mentors dedicate 2 to 4 hours per month for mentoring sessions, feedback, and follow-up. The program is flexible and fully adaptable to your availability.
Most sessions are held online to allow participation from across Africa and beyond. However, mentors based near event locations may also join in-person activities such as bootcamps or the final pitch.
The challenge runs for five months starting December 1st. It includes four main phases:
Application & Selection (December)
Mentorship & Development (January–March)
Final Pitch Event (April)
Follow-up Online Conference (May)
Mentors support participants by guiding them through their project journey, offering advice, sharing experiences, reviewing ideas, and helping teams prepare for pitches and presentations. You might also be invited to join panels or training sessions based on your expertise.
Mentorship is a voluntary contribution to youth empowerment and innovation. However, mentors receive official recognition, visibility across our platforms, and invitations to exclusive networking events.
The entire program, mentorship, workshops, and pitching, is conducted online to make it accessible to innovators from all over Africa.
Frequently asked questions
We’ve gathered the most common questions to help you better understand the application process, eligibility, and competition details. Check below before reaching out, your answer might already be here!
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