AyaHQ Incubation

Where Africa's nextbuilders get built

Thirteen weeks of virtual build sessions, a two-week in-person summit, and a Demo Day in front of investors.

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Inside the incubation

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Program structure

A structured program that blends virtual learning with an in-person summit and demo day.

01Virtual
Weeks 1–13
Three interactive work sessions weekly, pitch practice, and elimination rounds in weeks 5–6 and 11–12.
02In-person
Weeks 14–15
Two-week summit with sponsored travel for a core team member, built around intensive workshops and mentoring.
03In-person
Demo Day
Project showcase to investors, ecosystem partners, and press.
04Virtual
Post-Program
Continued mentorship, follow-on investment introductions, and long-term support.

What you get

Guidance from founders and operators who have shipped, not career advisors.

Intensive sessions focused on traction, product, and go-to-market.

Program grants plus investor access for follow-on rounds.

We look for committed teams with a clear use case, a functional MVP, and the capacity to fully engage with the program.

Application

01
Submit application
Complete the registration form with your team and product details.
02
Application review
Our team evaluates your submission against the selection criteria.
03
Virtual interview
Founders meet the program team to discuss vision, traction, and fit.
04
Selection
Selected teams are notified and onboarded into the cohort.