PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Duration: 12 weeks (Feb 27 – May 28, 2026)

• Format: Hybrid — remote execution + Dubai immersion + Africa deployment sprints

• Funding: $250k–$1.2M initial consideration from FiftyPoints VC

(plus IIF-enabled co-investor syndication)

• Model: Fund-led, investor-driven growth engine

(not a traditional accelerator)

Key Deliverables for Each Startup

• Investor-ready pitch deck & data room

• AI-native product roadmap and data strategy

• Market-by-market Africa operations blueprint

• UAE expansion, licensing, and pilot roadmap

• Demo & investor showcase during IIF Dubai Investor Week

WHY JOIN

• Direct capital access — priority investment consideration from FiftyPoints Fund I + warm LP intros

• UAE launchpad — tailored entry into Dubai’s healthcare, retail, and corporate ecosystems

AI systems support — product, data, and architecture advisory to build defensibility

• Operational acceleration in Africa — compliance, payments, logistics, hiring frameworks

High-signal visibility — Demo Day at IIF with family offices, LPs, and strategic corporates

• Lifetime community — ongoing access to the IIF network for partnerships and co-investment

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• Weeks 1–2: AI-native product architecture & PMF validation

• Weeks 3–4: Africa operations, compliance, and execution playbooks

• Weeks 5–6: GTM strategy, growth experiments, and revenue engineering

• Weeks 7–8: Dubai expansion (free zones, licensing, corporate pilots)

• Weeks 9–10: Fundraising architecture, cap table design, investor narrative

• Weeks 11–12: Investor roadshow, LP matchmaking & Demo Day (Dubai)

COHORT BENEFITS

• Capital & Co-Investors

• Initial checks from FiftyPoints VC

• Curated co-investor syndication via IIF

• AI Product Clinic

• AI architecture and data strategy advisory

• Model deployment and defensibility support

• UAE Business Setup & Pilots

• Introductions to free zones, healthcare groups, and retail partners

• Licensing and market-entry guidance

• Fundraising Coaching

• Weekly investor-readiness sessions

• Mock pitches and warm investor introductions

• Local Execution Support

• Africa market-entry playbooks

• Talent sourcing and regulatory navigation

• Marketing & GTM

• Growth playbooks tailored to African markets and diaspora channels

DEMO & SHOWCASE

Final Gala: AI-Native Africa Fundraising Gala — Dubai 2026

Includes:

One-on-one investor meetings

Family office roundtables

Corporate pilot negotiations

Sunset investor cruise (invite-only)

ELIGIBILITY CHECKLIST

You should apply if:

Your team fits the Diaspora + Africa + GTM structure

You’re building a genuinely AI-native product solving a real African problem

You have a working prototype or early traction and are raising Seed → Series A

You can commit to the full 12-week program, including Dubai immersion

FEES & EQUITY

Program participation: Selected startups are considered for a FiftyPoints VC investment of $250k–$1.2M

Equity terms: Negotiated case-by-case with standard seed-stage protections

Attendance requirement: Founders must commit to full participation; detailed T&Cs provided upon acceptance

TIMELINE

Applications open: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025

Application deadline: January 31st, 2026

Selection notifications: February 10th, 2026

Cohort kickoff: Friday, February 27th, 2026

Dubai immersion: Late February / early March 2026

Demo Day & Investor Gala: Late May 2026

Cohort concludes: Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Join Our Cohort

For founders shaping Africa’s AI future

FAQs

Is the program equity-based or Fee based?

It is investment-led. Participation is part of the investment and onboarding process. Terms are agreed at offer stage.

Can non-diaspora founders apply?

Priority is given to diaspora–Africa teams. Exceptional cases with equivalent global access may be considered.

Is travel funded for Dubai immersion?

Travel support may be available for select teams and is discussed during offers

Do you accept solo founders?

Preference is for teams. Solo founders must show a clear plan to complete the required roles before kickoff.

When are terms agreed?

Terms are finalized at the offer stage before onboarding begins.

How is participation structured?

Participation is part of the investment process and tied to agreed terms at offer.