A start-up acceleration program for growth
URBUNX is a startup and scale-up acceleration program designed to enable African entrepreneurs create sustainable solutions to urban challenges. The initiative will support local African founders through our knowledge, network & resources to scale globally with a particular focus on the Chinese market. To kick-start the program in Africa, URBUNX is launching the very first URBUNX Basecamp supported by World Bank & UN-Habitat to give a quick boost to startups looking to scale and/ or raise their next round of funding. Winners will be prized an all expense paid trip China trip and an intro to our entrepreneur and investor ecosystem.
The Basecamp is a full month virtual training on the nuts & bolts of building and scaling your business provided by top-notch entrepreneurs and experts with successful global businesses.
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| Location | Kilimani, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Targets | Africa |
| Sectors | EdTech, HealthTech, ICT, Logistics, Manufacturing |
| Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kudoti Africa's largest platform connecting waste and recycling actors. | South Africa | Smart city solutions, Waste management and recycli… | Startup stage |
| Shamba Records Promoting and digitizing small scale farmers in Africa | Kenya | Agritech, Blockchain, Mobile | Growth stage |
| Smartcore Enterprise Digitizing Africa Education through the use of Accessible Technologies, Data and | Tanzania | Education | Startup stage |
| Kwaba Rental financing platform | Nigeria | Financial services, Real estate | Startup stage |
| Powerstove Energy Affordable Clean Energy | Nigeria | Clean technology and energy, Manufacturing, Waste … | Growth stage |
| Digiduka Digital services for the cash economy | Kenya | Fintech, Retail | Startup stage |
| ECOBODAA Sustainable Mobility for Africa | Kenya | Public transport, Transport and logistics | Startup stage |
| Kusini Water Purpose In Every Drop | South Africa | Clean technology, Nanotech, Water treatment | Growth stage |
| KOMIUTA Moving You | Kenya | Information technology, Internet, Public transport | Startup stage |
| Extrafin Advisory Technologies Helping build small businesses today, global corporations’ tomorrow | Nigeria | Agribusiness, Business services, Fintech | Growth stage |
URBUNX is a startup and scaleup acceleration program designed to enable African entrepreneurs to create sustainable solutions to urban challenges. After a rigorous selection… read more
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