ALX Nigeria has officially launched the 2025 ALX Ventures Incubator, marking a major step forward in its mission to empower and accelerate Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Building on the success of its Founder Academy, this incubator is designed to help promising startups scale, access funding, and create lasting impact across the continent.
“The launch of the ALX Ventures Incubator is proof of our unwavering commitment to building the infrastructure for African innovation to thrive,” said Ruby Igwe, Country General Manager at ALX Nigeria.
Empowering African Founders
The ALX Ventures Incubator offers a transformative growth experience for founders who have graduated from the ALX Founder Academy. The program provides:
- Hands-on mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders
- Access to a vast investor network to boost funding opportunities
- Resources and expert tools for scaling and refining business models
- A platform to compete in the annual Do Hard Things Challenge, ALX’s Pan-African startup showcase
This combination of mentorship, funding opportunities, and exposure ensures that African startups can turn ideas into sustainable, impact-driven enterprises.
From the Founder Academy to the Incubator
Entrepreneurs must first complete the Founder Academy, a 6-week intensive deep dive into venture creation. The academy equips aspiring founders with:
- Live masterclasses and fireside chats with global experts
- Business plan and pitch deck templates for structured startup building
- Validation tools to test and launch minimum viable products (MVPs)
- A Pan-African network for collaboration and peer learning
Graduating from the Founder Academy is the first step toward qualifying for the incubator program, where selected ventures receive the support needed to grow rapidly.
Supporting Africa’s Innovation Economy
ALX Ventures currently operates across eight African markets, having nurtured standout startups across sectors such as:
- Healthtech – Healthtracka (Nigeria)
- Agtech – AquaTrack (Nigeria)
- Fintech – Kayko (Rwanda)
- Mobility – E-moti (Kenya)
These success stories demonstrate ALX’s impact in helping founders solve real African problems with technology and innovation.
How to Join the Movement
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur ready to solve some of Africa’s toughest challenges, applications for the next Founder Academy cohort are open. Upon successful completion, participants can apply to the ALX Ventures Incubator and receive the support needed to launch and scale their ventures.
🔗 Learn more and apply via the ALX Ventures website.