Digital Africa Mentor Pool

Become a Digital Africa Mentor and shape the future of African tech!

Digital Africa supports start-ups in Africa solving real-world problems with technology. Its €6.5 million facility invests in African startups with the aim to address lack of seed funding in francophone

Why we need you

We believe that mentorship is key to driving innovation and building a thriving startup ecosystem in Africa. Early-stage startups need expert guidance to navigate challenges and scale. We’re inviting industry leaders and professionals to join our pilot mentorship program and play a vital role in shaping Africa’s startup future.

Benefits of becoming a mentor

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth
• Support startups in emerging markets.
• Access to a global mentorship platform with robust tools for engagement.
• Build meaningful connections with startups and other mentors in the ecosystem.
• Work with high growth and tech driven startups founded by African entrepreneurs.
• Opportunity to be a part of Digital Africa networks

Eligibility criteria

• Mentors must speak French or English fluently.
• We are looking for experienced mentors to guide promising startups in these countries:
  • Morocco, Tunisia, Rwanda, Algeria, Senegal, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, DR Congo, Benin, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Angola, Mozambique