Applications are currently being accepted for the XConnect Africa Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About XConnect Africa Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program
Crossover is a curated learning program designed to expose early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets to startup fundamentals, taught through the lived experience of builders from more established ecosystems.
Benefits of XConnect Africa Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program
- Direct exposure to experienced founders
- Exclusive perks
- Grants for top participants
- Pipeline to early-stage VCs in Africa
XConnect Africa Crossover Founder Learning Exchange Program Requirements
Open to:
- Early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets
- Founders at idea, MVP, or early traction stage
- Builders seeking clarity on startup fundamentals
- Founders open to learning from experienced peers
- Entrepreneurs committed to long-term company building
They are looking for founders building in markets such as:
- Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Burundi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, Eswatini (Swaziland), Lesotho, and other smaller African markets
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
17 March, 2026
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