Applications for the Jasiri Growth Accelerator Program 2026 are open from September 15, 2026 to October 8, 2026. The program supports post-revenue ventures operating in Kenya and Rwanda. Selected ventures receive tailored growth support and investment-readiness assistance over 12 months.
In addition, each selected venture receives USD 75,000 through a mix of direct funding and technical assistance. Jasiri states that the investment is provided via a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity).
Key Details:
Application Deadline: Applications are open from September 15, 2026 and will close on October 8, 2026.
Eligible Countries: Kenya, Rwanda
Grant Location: Program delivered primarily virtually and in-country where the venture is based within Kenya or Rwanda; Jasiri office contact in Kigali, Rwanda (Norrsken House).
Award Provider: Jasiri / Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies
Grant Amount: Each venture receives USD 75,000
About the Grant
The Jasiri Growth Accelerator Program 2026 is a 12-month growth and investment-readiness accelerator for early-stage, post-revenue ventures. It focuses on startups with demonstrated traction and scalability potential in Kenya and Rwanda.
The program offers bespoke venture-building support, technical assistance, investor readiness, and access to expert advisors. It also helps founders strengthen financial systems, legal preparedness, and fundraising materials.
Eligibility
- Registered ventures operating in Kenya or Rwanda
- Post-revenue startups with at least 24 months of revenue history
- Consistent growth in revenue or user acquisition over the past 24 months
- Evidence of addressing non-consumption by serving unserved or underserved markets
- Full legal standing, including company registration, tax compliance, and relevant sector-specific operating licences
- Teams with more than one founder; at least one co-founder must be a citizen and resident of Kenya or Rwanda
- Early-stage ventures with demonstrated traction and scalability potential
Grant Amount: Each venture receives USD 75,000
Project Duration: 12 months
Funding Scope: Up to USD 75,000 per venture delivered as a mix of direct funding and indirect funding (technical assistance), plus mentorship, coaching, investor readiness support, financial and legal advisory, bespoke masterclasses, ecosystem access and introductions to investors.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the online application through the program portal. The application information requested includes:
- Company introduction & contact details
- The organization (company information)
- Business model & product
- Regulatory and governance, including registration, tax compliance, and sector licences
- Evidence of non-consumption
- Traction, growth trajectory & impact, including revenue history and user base
- Jasiri Growth Accelerator program support alignment
Selected ventures should be ready to co-create a development plan, meet growth milestones, submit monthly progress and financial updates, and participate in due diligence and investment-related reviews as required.
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