In line with this commitment, Microsoft has partnered with GreenHouse Labs to launch an acceleration program targeted at start-ups that are pre-series A looking to launch in new markets
With this partnership, Microsoft aims to provide industry-based African pre-series A stage start-ups with access to new markets, technology infrastructure, technical skills, and funding opportunities to aggressively scale their solutions and leverage the knowledge and networks gained during the program. These start-ups must have validated their model and proven that their products are solving unique problems and are in high demand in the market.
This acceleration program will run for 8 weeks between 2nd May – 27th June 2022 and will feature a demo day session bringing global investors to meet the start-up founders.
The 8 weeks Accelerator is tailored to deliver sessions that are immensely positioned at the massive scale of participating start-ups while also giving a strategic focus to raising their next funding round. Some of the program modules include:
Strategy & Growth
Fundraising for Growth stage Companies
Market Expansion & Operations
Culture & Employee Benefits
Marketing, PR, Communication, Sales and Business Development
Technical Workshops
