NINJA is a startup support initiative by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aimed at promoting innovation and new business creation in emerging countries. Our 16-week acceleration program, NINJA Kenya, is now in its third iteration and focuses on empowering high-growth post-revenue ventures in Kenya.
Program Overview:
NINJA Kenya offers strategic partnerships, mentorships, and access to investments to foster enhanced business growth and contribute to social development in the country. We bring together local and global expertise to fast-track the growth of participating entrepreneurs.
Criteria:
We are seeking pre-seed or seed stage businesses with passionate founders and a senior leadership team capable of – and committed to – an accelerated scale-up process and seeking to accept large investments and strategic partners. To be eligible, businesses should have been in operation for a minimum of 2 years, demonstrate proof of product-market fit, and sustain revenue for at least 6 months.
Application Criteria:
- For profit, post product, post revenue, tech-enabled business solution with minimum of 6 months sustained revenue
- With an office and operations based in Kenya
- The founder, or a co-founder, must be of African nationality.
- Led by a dedicated FULL-TIME founding team
- Minimum of 2 years of existence, but not greater than 5 years
- At a stage to raise Pre-Seed or Seed funding rounds
- Being a university-originated startup is a strong asset
Sectors:
Our program’s industry focus is Clean Tech (any startup that helps green an industry). If your venture operates within this sector and meets the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply and join us on a journey of rapid acceleration, revenue growth, and increased attractiveness to investors and strategic partners.
We look forward to receiving your application and supporting your venture’s growth and success in the thriving innovation ecosystem of Kenya.
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