NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator aims to support the next wave of early-stage African startup businesses transforming the sports and creative sectors.

The accelerator scouts bold founders across the continent, equipping them with AI-first capacity building, global mentorship, world-class coaching, and direct access to investors, partners, and fans.

If you’re building the next big technological innovation in the sports or creative industries, this is your stage.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
2. Type: Entrepreneurs
3. Sponsor: NBA Africa
4. Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for NBA Triple-Double Accelerator Program for Africans 2025

We’re looking for startups who:

1. Are headquartered in Africa
2. Are less than 2 years old
3. Are building in the sports or creative industries
4. Have a tech-enabled solution with clear market value
5. Have a proof-of-concept prototype with potential for profit, inclusivity, and scale
6. Have two co-founders committed full-time (40+ hrs/week)
7. Are preferably registered as a company

Benefits of NBA Triple-Double Accelerator Program for Africans 2025

1. The shortlisted startups will enroll in a 10-week mentorship program where they will be paired with mentors comprised of NBA Africa, ServiceNow, ALX leadership, and other corporate stakeholders who will provide guidance to the companies with a focus on product development, business growth and go-to-market strategy.
2. Top 5 winners will stand to win up to $50,000 in cash and value-in-kind benefits each

How to Apply

STEP 1

Written Application

Deadline: 29 August 2025

1. Founders must complete the online application (roughly 60 mins to complete).
2. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage applying as early as possible

STEP 2

One-way Video Interview

Deadline: 12 September 2025

1. Selected startups will be invited to participate in a one-way video interview.
2. Video submissions should be no longer than 3 minutes.

STEP 3

Selection Process

Deadline: 30 September 2025

1. Judges will evaluate each submission and select the top startups to participate in the program

STEP 4

Program

October–December 2025

1. The 10-week accelerator program includes masterclasses, mentorship, and pitch practice in preparation for Demo Day in December
2. The required time commitment will be 4-6 hours per week, not including Demo Day

STEP 5

Demo Day

December 2025

1. The final participating startups will get the opportunity to pitch to global industry leaders in a major African city for a chance to win prizes.

Note: All dates are subject to change and are subject to the Terms & Conditions of the program.

Interested and qualified? Go to NBA Africa on forms.alxafrica.com to apply

For more details, visit NBA Africa webpage

Application Deadline

August 29, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for NBA Triple-Double Accelerator Program for Africans 2025