What is Africa Street MBA?
Africa Street MBA is an entrepreneurial platform that provides an integrated business support for start-ups and small businesses through capacity building, mentorship, business development services and funding for young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas or early-stage ventures.
Africa Street MBA seeks to achieve the following specific objectives:
Africa Street MBA Programs:
Our network of practitioners will provide you with the strategic guidance to make the right technology, business and commercial decisions, and our program managers will help you develop and implement the best operational framework and processes for your company.

Benefits of Africa Street MBA:

Who Can Apply to the Accelerator Program (Ghana Cohort 1):
- You must have a business idea or early-stage business (operational within 2 years)
- You must be between the ages of 15 – 35 years
- Must be a Ghanaian or Foreign National living in Ghana
- Females and people with disability are encouraged to apply
- Readiness to commit to a 12-week accelerator program
- Access to smartphone/tablet/computer is required

How to apply:
The Africa Street MBA Accelerator program is open to everyone. The program is competitive and goes through a selection process by a panel of professionals from a wide variety of industries to determine individuals that are best fit for the program.
To apply, click on the Apply Now button on the header and follow the instructions to apply. Alternatively,
Click here to apply.
Application deadline is 28th February 2023.
Selection Criteria:
Sectorial Structure:
- Business ideas or early-stage businesses in all sectors
- 50% of informal sector businesses
- 50% of formal sector businesses
Gender Balance:
- 40% male entrepreneurs
- 60% female entrepreneurs
Others:
- Age: 15 – 35 years
- Must reside in Ghana
- Readiness to commit to a 12-week accelerator programme
Pathway:
- Initial project workshop (info sessions)
- General training for all applicants
- Pitch competition to shortlist applicants into the Africa Street MBA Accelerator Program
- 12 weeks Accelerator Program for 10 – 20 applicants
- 6 months management consulting services for all accelerated businesses
- Pitch competition to select winners for funding
- Induction of all applicants into the Africa Street MBA SME Hub (an entrepreneurial community) and granting access to educational resources to assist the youth in their entrepreneurial journey.