Elevating the Rising Stars of African Entrepreneurship

The application for ADN’s flagship accelerator program that supports and trains African entrepreneurs leading early-stage nonprofits and for-profit businesses opens on February 23rd.

Entrepreneurs pioneering culturally-relevant solutions in renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, and other sectors are invited to join us at our next BAF Information Session on March 10th at 10am ET to learn more about the BAF program, eligibility requirements, and how to successfully submit an application.

Our Impact So Far

Since 2018, BAF, our flagship accelerator program has trained and supported 93 African entrepreneurs leading early-stage nonprofits and for-profit businesses, who are pioneering culturally-relevant solutions in renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, microfinancing, sustainability, education, consumer packaged goods, and other sectors. Read our 2025 impact report here.

BAF Program Advisory Committee Members

Tabitha Arenson Abimiku
Tabitha Arenson Abimiku
Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Virtuous Pads
Ali Garba
Ali Garba
Chairman & CEO, Akufai Capital & Equities, LLC
Dr. Michael Moscherosch
Michael Moscherosch
Founder, Periodic Element LLC
Stanley Mukasa
Associate Director of Entrepreneurship, Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa)

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