VODACOM DIGITAL ACCELERATOR
Our program supports early-stage and growth-stage technology startups with disruptive products & services that have the potential to be brought into the market and scale into profitable, revenue-generating businesses.
ABOUT
Vodacom Digital Accelerator is a program that seeks startups with innovative solutions and provides facilitation to take these businesses to the next level.
The startups will have access to mentorship, co-working space, hosting assistance, Vodacom and Smart Codes staff advisors and business development training.
Vodacom Tanzania is looking for startups with innovative solutions for Fin-tech, E-commerce, Telecom, Health-tech, Mobile, Edu-tech, Agri-tech, tourism and Entertainment.
Learn more about our cohort
WHAT DO YOU STAND GAIN
Sponsorship
Vodacom will provide sponsors for the selected applicants who will act as mentors for the candidate.
Mpesa for Business Services.
Via Vodacom M-Pesa, monetary transactions and collections will be exclusive on behalf of our incubated startups (for work-related purposes).
Partnering in Corporate Social Responsibility
Startups with a social responsibility focus on health, education, financial inclusion or human resources can utilize their product /platform to support ongoing.
Go to market strategy.
Startups will receive help crafting their go-to-market, growth, and marketing strategies.
Technical support
Startups in the program will receive technical support in terms of hosting, software development, advisory, and integration
Follow-on investment for Growth.
Startups that do well in the program will receive follow-on investment to grow their startup across the country and in Africa rapidly.
Investment
We support entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to elevate their businesses through linking them with potential investment capital
Mentoring.
Selected applicants will receive personalized one-on-one mentorship and access to a network of industry experts to help startups succeed. These mentors will provide guidance and support tailored to specific needs and challenges
Coaching.
Startups will receive coaching through bootcamps to develop skills needed to grow and scale their businesses, covering areas such as leadership, team building, finance, marketing, and customer acquisition.
Networking
Startups will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to share ideas, gain insights, and build valuable connections.
DEMO DAY 2023
With the Vodacom Digital Accelerator Season 2 coming to the culmination, Demo day is when all 13 startups pitch their business on stage to an audience typically made of judges, partners and investors hoping to get investment.
The Season 2 cohort showcases their progress during the program and give their task at the end of the pitching. A short Q&A session from the judges and the audience follow after that.
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