Llama Impact Accelerator Program (Up to $25,000 Equity-free Funding)

The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional program supporting startups building impactful solutions with Llama. Apply now!

About Llama Impact Accelerator Program

Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 06, 2025
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Category: Contest Entrepreneurs Training
Eligible Locations: Kenya Nigeria Senegal South Africa

The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional program supporting startups building impactful solutions with Llama. Running in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal, the program enables participants to develop scalable, locally relevant AI applications that address pressing national challenges in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, safety, and public services. Through expert mentorship, technical training, and post-accelerator growth opportunities, the program is unlocking Africa’s next generation of AI innovation.

The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is an 8-month innovation and capacity-building initiative designed to support startups building impactful solutions using Llama to develop relevant solutions to pressing challenges in the program countries. The program includes a 6-week intensive accelerator and 6 months of post-program support.

The program is currently open to participants from Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. Each country has its own thematic focus areas aligned with local development priorities.

Focus areas vary by country but generally include sectors such as Healthcare, Agriculture, Education, Public Safety, and more. A Wild Card category is also available to accommodate exceptional ideas outside the listed sectors.

Sponsor Organisation: Meta

Benefits of Llama Impact Accelerator Program

Opportunity to win equity-free funding of up to $25,000
Access to workshops and hands-on technical training
Mentorship from industry experts and AI leaders
Continued post-program guidance and visibility
Winners of the SSA Llama Impact Accelerator program will be invited to pitch for additional funding of up to $100,000 through the Africa, Middle East, and Turkey (AMET) Llama Summit, and are eligible to apply for the Global Llama Impact Grant and additional funding opportunities

Llama Impact Accelerator Program Requirements

Startups based in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa that are building impactful solutions using Llama that;

Have a working prototype or MVP, including early-stage products that clearly demonstrate technical potential
Are available to fully participate in the 6-week accelerator (including in-person sessions)
Have a solution that is aligned with the country-specific focus areas (see country pages for details)

Application Date and Process

Applications are reviewed based on the relevance of the proposed solution, technical feasibility, team capacity, alignment with program focus areas, and potential for impact.

Applicants must choose one country program based on where their solution will be implemented.

To apply, visit the relevant country page.

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