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Startup Accelerators in Rwanda 2026
Rwanda is an emerging startup hub in East Africa, with Norrsken Accelerator operating in Kigala. MEST Africa and Catalyst Fund also accept Rwandan founders. Several global programs like Y Combinator and On Deck Founders accept Rwandan founders. Rwanda is particularly strong in fintech, health tech, and climate tech.
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Programs Available
$100K-$2M
Investment Range
Global
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3 programs available for Rwanda founders
#1 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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#2 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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#3 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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