Paper Plane is a Pan-African program designed for startups in the pre-seed and seed stages, offering unique learning opportunities, investor matching, and exposure to foster their development on a global scale.
Program Details
Startup Phase: Seed and pre-seed stage
Duration: 6 weeks
Field: All fields
Location: Online
Format: Hybrid
Number of Cohorts: 3
Program Overview
Paper Plane is a program targeting African startups that have an MVP. It aims to provide entrepreneurs with access to pre-seed and seed funding opportunities, exposure in African markets, and the chance to connect with regional ecosystem players. The program is executed through a 7-week hybrid engagement that concludes in a fully funded immersion week held in Morocco.
Eligibility
To apply for the Paper Plane program, startups must meet the following criteria:
- Pre-seed and seed stage startups
- Incorporated within the African continent
- Aimed at international scalability
- Tech-enabled solution tackling global challenges
- Proven traction with demonstrated market validation and business progress
