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- Bootcamp for Accelerator Managers (BAM) is a 5-day, in-person bootcamp designed to help accelerators elevate their impact and support the next generation of entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Drawing on over 15 years of experience running 190+ world-class accelerator batches, 500 Global will share curated insights, proven strategies, and lessons learned from around the globe.
Ideal participants are:
- Accelerators based in Africa or primarily serving African startups
- Able to commit to 5 days of in-person learning in Nairobi
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Program managers, accelerator directors, ecosystem builders, and innovation hub leaders looking to refine their program models, measure outcomes, and improve founder support systems.
What Participants Can Expect
Participants will gain access to a rich curriculum developed by 500 Global’s experienced team, covering:
- Designing Effective Accelerator Programs: How to structure, launch, and scale successful programs tailored to local contexts.
- Founder Support Models: Best practices in mentorship, deal flow, startup selection, and founder engagement.
- Curriculum and Content Strategy: Building meaningful, impactful learning journeys for entrepreneurs.
- Operational Efficiency: Managing program logistics, partner engagement, staffing, and resource allocation.
- Metrics and Impact: Tools for measuring program success and startup outcomes.
- Sustainability and Funding: Strategies for revenue generation, fundraising, and long-term sustainability.
The bootcamp also emphasizes interactive workshops, real-world case studies, peer-to-peer feedback, and networking with experienced leaders in the African and global startup ecosystem.
Program Dates:
October 13th - 17th, 2025
Apply before September 19th, to be considered for BAM: Nairobi 2025!
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