Launch Your Startup with the BAV's Pre-Accelerator Program

6-Week Pre-Accelerator Filled with Invaluable Insights

The BAV Founder Launch Pad (FLP) is the entry point for founders at Build Africa Ventures. It’s designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders the practical skills, guidance, and mentorship needed to build real ventures from the ground up.

Whether you have a startup idea, a small project, or a side business, BAV FLP equips you with the fundamentals of venture creation, helping you validate your ideas, develop early products, and prepare to scale through our BAV Labs Accelerator.

Who Should Join

BAV FLP is ideal for founders who:

  • Have an idea or concept they want to test

  • Are running a small project or side business and want to scale it

  • Want to learn how real businesses are built from scratch

  • Are looking to gain mentorship, guidance, and practical experience

If you’re passionate about building ventures and ready to learn by doing, BAV FLP is designed for you.

Program Structure

Duration:

6 weeks of intensive, hands-on learning

Mode:

Hybrid approach: in-person workshops + virtual sessions (when needed)

Core Components:

01

Workshops

Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, business modeling, customer discovery, and product development.

02

Mentorship

Work with experienced entrepreneurs and advisors to validate ideas and refine your approach.

03

Hands-on
Exercises

Build early prototypes, MVPs, or pilot products during the program.

04

Peer
Learning

Collaborate with other founders to share insights, challenges, and feedback.

05

Progress
Checkpoints

Regular sessions to track milestones, refine your model, and prepare for the next stage.

It's never too early to apply

We invest in ventures at any stage, turning ideas and early projects into scalable businesses.