Kenya startup funding & grants (2026)
Find non-dilutive grants, world-class accelerators, and active investors backing African startups.
Startup funding in Kenya: grants, accelerators & investors
Funding Options
Grants
Non-dilutive funding from programs and foundations. Free money to build.
Accelerators
Cohorts offering capital, mentorship, and networks in exchange for equity.
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Startup Grants in Africa
Non-dilutive funding, competitions, and awards. Ideal for pilots, MVPs, and early-stage traction without giving up equity.
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Echoing Green FellowshipComplete the online application on the Echoing Green portal during the open c...Deadline: Oct 08
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GSMA Innovation Fund (Equity-Free Grants & Technical Support)Register and complete the eligibility questionnaire on the GSMA Innovation Fu...Rolling Applications
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D-PrizeGrants for founders solving poverty-related challenges in sectors like health...Rolling Applications
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Anzisha PrizeGrant competition for young African entrepreneurs (typically under 22) with a...Rolling Applications
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship ProgrammeApply via the TEFConnect platform with business plan and founder details.Deadline: Mar 01
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Autodesk Foundation Funding & Impact SupportComplete the Discovery Form on the Autodesk Foundation website to begin the s...Rolling Applications
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Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competitionomplete the online application on the official ABH portal with your business ...Rolling Applications
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AWS ActivateGo to the AWS Startups site → “Apply for Activate Credits” → choose the appro...Rolling Applications
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Google for Startups Cloud ProgramSign up via the “Apply” / “Talk to our startup team” button on the official w...Rolling Applications
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Student Venture Capital Grant (S‑VCG)Students individually or in teams upload business details, pitch video, fundi...Rolling Applications
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Mercy Corps Ventures — AI for Financial Resilience InitiativeEarly-stage startups submit proposals (via online application), focusing on A...Deadline: Dec 01
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Tech Journalism FundApplications for the Tech Journalism Fund are reviewed on a rolling basis, wi...Rolling Applications
Accelerators in Africa
Cohorts offering capital, mentorship, and access to networks. Usually in exchange for equity.
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AFRISE Challenge 2026Cohort-based support • Standard ProgramCloses Mar 27
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Google for Startups Accelerator — AfricaCohort-based support • Standard ProgramCloses Mar 18
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Accelerate Africa Cohort 4Cohort-based support • Standard ProgramCloses Feb 07
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Celo Africa DAO Incubator ProgramCohort-based support • Standard ProgramOpen
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Kuzana 12 week ProgramCohort-based support • Standard ProgramOpen
Venture Capital & Angel Investors in Africa
Equity funding from VCs and angel investors backing high-growth African startups.
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Antler ResidencyActive Investor in African TechCloses Apr 03
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Madica Investment ProgramActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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HoaQ Pitch Deck SubmissionActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Seedstars Africa VenturesActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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DeveloPPP VenturesActive Investor in African TechCloses Dec 31
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E3 Capital Founder Funding ApplicationActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Pitch to Catalyst FundActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Afore Capital Founder in ResidenceActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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LoftyInc ApplicationActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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NaiBAN InvestmentActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Y Combinator ApplicationActive Investor in African TechCloses Nov 10
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T-Lcom ApplicationActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Goodwell Investments Apply for FundingActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Baobab Network AcceleratorActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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E3 Capital Pitch SubmissionActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
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Novastar Ventures Pitch SubmissionActive Investor in African TechRolling Applications
Verified Investors in Kenya
Upcoming Startup Events in Kenya
Africa Media Festival 2026
February 25, 2026 • nairobi
Sankalp Africa Summit 2026
February 25, 2026 • Nairobi
AVCA Annual Conference & VC Summit 2026
April 27, 2026 • Nairobi
AI EVERYTHING KENYA x GITEX KENYA 2026
May 19, 2026 • Nairobi
Ruby Conf Africa
August 21, 2026 • Nairobi
Africa Startup Festival Kenya 2026
October 29, 2026 • Nairobi
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