NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Welcome to the 2017 Innovate Accelerator.

This year we have a 12-week programme aimed at supercharging and funding the next wave of Somali start-ups. Mentorship and training will be provided by domain experts and entrepreneurs and the top 3 start-ups from the Innovate Accelerator will receive up to $15,000 in investment from Innovate Ventures Fund.

What do you get from the program?

• 12-week intensive training and mentoring on business and operational skills
• Access to leading telecoms and banks in the Somaliland and Somalia
• Pitching in front of local and international investors
• Features in local and international media
• Equity funding for at least 3 startups of up to $15,000