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/04 — Network Beyond the program

Our network,
your leverage.

EDN doesn't stop at the program. Five satellite programs amplify your reach: Accelerate Africa, Africa Moves, our international offices, EIGHT. Plus 100+ mentors and expert advisors.

Satellite programs EDN beyond incubation
Accelerate Africa — incubator and founder network across the continent
Accelerate Africa

The African incubator network

A consortium of partner incubators across the continent, co-founded with Ngozi A. (alumni EDN 2017). Gives our founders access to African markets and capital, and vice versa. Works hand in hand with Africa Moves Fund to close the loop on network + capital.

Several cities across the continent
Africa Moves Fund — capital, international mentorship and growth for African startups
Africa Moves Fund

The pan-African financial arm

An investment fund dedicated to high-potential, innovative African startups. Tech, sustainable agriculture, health, renewable energy, creative industries — with a strong focus on social and environmental impact. Beyond capital: mentorship, international expert networks, strategic partnerships. Closely tied to Accelerate Africa and local actors across the continent.

Capital + mentorship Impact-driven
Africa Moves
Africa Moves

Pan-African pro events

Forums, conferences and business meetings between European and African entrepreneurs. In Paris, Lagos, Dakar, Abidjan. A marketplace for founders looking for partners, distributors or capital.

3 editions/year 800 attendees
EDN London, Tunis, Doha and New York
International offices

London, Tunis, Doha, New York

For our founders aiming at international expansion. Relay offices in London, Tunis, Doha and New York, local investor contacts, on-the-ground support.

4 active offices
EIGHT entrepreneurship school
EIGHT
Partner company

Graduate with your startup

Bachelor's to Master's degrees in Beirut. By graduation, students have a startup already running and a structured post-graduation support. Free for Lebanese beneficiaries through #IStandByLebanon. Our mentor and alumni network supports the initiative.

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Mentors 100+ experts at your service

Founders who have done it,
mentor those starting out.

Our mentors are founders, alumni, executives, investors, lawyers, consultants. The engagement is modulable based on the founder's needs and your own availability — typically a half-day per month on average, over 1 to 3 years. More intense at the start, lighter afterwards. Volunteer. Sectors: fintech, climate, health, education, agritech, biotech, energy, culture. Geographies: Paris, London, Tunis, Doha, New York, Lagos, Dakar.

Become a mentor →

A network you'll keep,
for life.

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