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Startup Accelerators in Kenya 2026
Kenya is a leading startup hub in East Africa, with accelerators increasingly focused on Kenyan founders. Antler operates in Kenya, providing up to $400,000 in funding. Google for Startups runs Africa-focused programs accessible to Kenyan founders. Global programs like Y Combinator and On Deck Founders also accept Kenyan founders. Kenya is particularly strong in fintech, agritech, and clean energy.
6
Programs Available
$100K-$2M
Investment Range
Global
Reach
6 programs available for Kenya founders
#1 Open
Antler
Pre-seed Accelerator
$400,000
9%
Idea / Pre-seed
New York, NY / Austin, TX
Industry-agnosticAISaaSFintech
July 1, 2026 (US cohorts)
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#2 Open
Google for Startups Accelerator
Corporate Accelerator
Equity-free (no direct investment)
0%
Seed / Series A
Global
AICloudMachine LearningDeveloper Tools
Rolling applications (multiple programs per year)
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#3 Open
Founders Factory
Accelerator
GBP 30,000 - GBP 250,000
5-10%
Pre-seed / Seed
London, UK / New York, NY / Africa
FintechHealthConsumerEnterprise
Rolling cohorts (multiple per year)
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#4 Open
Norrsken Accelerator
Accelerator
$50,000 - $150,000
0-5%
Idea / Pre-seed / Seed
Stockholm, Sweden / Kigali, Rwanda
ClimateHealthConsumerEnterprise
Rolling applications (annual cohorts)
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#5 Open
MEST Africa
Accelerator
$50,000 - $200,000
5-10%
Idea / Pre-seed / Seed
Accra, Ghana
FintechSaaSConsumerEnterprise
Rolling applications (annual cohorts)
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#6 Open
Founders Factory Africa
Accelerator
$30,000 - $250,000
5-10%
Pre-seed / Seed
Lagos, Nigeria / Nairobi, Kenya / Cape Town, South Africa
FintechHealthConsumerEnterprise
Rolling cohorts (multiple per year)
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