We select high-potential startups and give them everything they need to scale: mentorship, capital pathways, market access, and a global network.
A structured six-month journey covering business model validation, product development, fundraising and go-to-market strategy.
Access a curated network of investors, serial entrepreneurs, and industry experts from across Africa and beyond.
We open doors across Tanzania and the broader African market — connecting startups to partners, customers, and distribution networks.
A clear, proven path from application to launch — designed to remove every barrier between your idea and the market.
Submit your application online. We accept startups at pre-seed and seed stage with a clear problem-solution fit and a committed founding team.
Our panel evaluates each application on market opportunity, team strength, and innovation potential. Selected teams are invited to pitch.
Six months of intensive support — weekly workshops, 1-on-1 mentoring, product sprints, investor readiness and corporate partnerships.
Graduate cohorts pitch to an audience of investors, corporates and media at our flagship Demo Day — and step into the SmartLab alumni network for life.
Direct introductions to angel investors, VCs, and grant opportunities suited to your stage and sector.
Matched 1-on-1 with mentors who have built, scaled, and exited businesses across Africa and globally.
Pilot programmes, procurement deals, and co-creation opportunities with our network of 50+ corporate partners.
Free workspace, cloud credits, legal support, and access to SmartLab's state-of-the-art co-working facilities.
Structured customer discovery, product testing, and go-to-market sprints supported by data and real feedback.
Lifetime access to the SmartLab alumni community — a powerful network of founders, investors and mentors across Africa.
Applications for our next cohort are open. Apply today and join Africa's most ambitious startup community.
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