National Basketball Association Africa (NBA) Launches Accelerator Focused on Early-Stage African Startups
- NBA Africa Startup Accelerator seeks to support Africa’s tech ecosystem and the next generation of African tech entrepreneurs.
- The accelerator is open to early-stage startups in Africa that develop solutions in event management and ticketing, youth development, AI, and digital marketing in the sports and creative industries.
- The selected startups will receive guidance from NBA Africa and ALX leadership, and the top four companies will be awarded financial support and the opportunity to work with NBA Africa and the Basketball Africa League.
The NBA Africa Startup Accelerator is a significant initiative that demonstrates the commitment of NBA Africa to expand the African sports ecosystem. By providing mentorship and capital to early-stage startups, the accelerator will contribute to the growth of the sports and creative industries in Africa. This program has the potential to shape the future of sport on the continent and foster innovation in event management, ticketing, youth development, AI, and digital marketing.
