NBA Africa (Africa.NBA.com) has announced the return of the Triple-Double Accelerator, a startup support initiative aimed at bolstering Africa’s technology ecosystem and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs driving innovation in sports and the creative industries.
The program, first launched last year, provides early-stage African startups with financial support, expert mentorship, and exposure to global industry leaders. It will once again be run in partnership with ALX Ventures, a premier technology incubator equipping African tech leaders with the skills to launch and scale impactful ventures.
This year, ServiceNow, a leading AI-powered business transformation platform, joins the program as an Official Partner, expanding the depth of mentorship and support offered to participants.
Applications are now open at TripleDoubleAccelerator.NBA.com and will close on Friday, August 29. Following the application period, the top 10 startups will be selected to join a 10-week mentorship program featuring NBA Africa, ServiceNow, ALX leadership, and other corporate stakeholders. These mentors will guide participating companies on product development, go-to-market strategies, and business scaling.
The program will culminate in a Demo Day in December, where finalists will pitch their ventures to a panel of international industry leaders. Five startups will be selected to receive prize funding and continued mentorship.
“Last year’s inaugural Triple-Double Accelerator showcased the immense talent, passion, and creativity of African entrepreneurs shaping the future of sports and entertainment,” said Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa. “We’re excited to support a new cohort of innovators in their journey to scale and thrive.”
In its first year, the program attracted over 700 applications from across the continent. The final 10 startups pitched at NBA headquarters in New York City, and four winning companies—Festival Coins (Nigeria), Salubata (Nigeria), HustleSasa (Kenya), and UBR VR (Egypt)—received funding and strategic support.
Additional details about this year’s Demo Day will be announced in the coming weeks.
