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