The digital economy in Africa will be driven by bold founders who choose to build solutions that matter. The 0.1% Founders Program, now in its second season in Kenya, is designed to back those entrepreneurs early by equipping them with the tools, skills, and networks needed to transform ideas into scalable ventures.

Inside the Bootcamp

The Season 2 Bootcamp, hosted at Moringa School, brought together eight promising tech startups for an intensive five-day experience that blended in-class learning with field-based practical sessions. Over three days of training and two days in the field, founders immersed themselves in understanding their customers, refining their business models, testing their value propositions, and expanding their market reach. They also worked on venture development plans, sharpened their pitch decks, and practised delivering their stories with clarity and confidence.

From Bootcamp to Pitching Day

The bootcamp was followed by a pitching day, where each of the eight startups presented their vision and growth strategies. From that process, four were selected to move into the next stage of the program, a two-month hybrid incubation running from October to December. These teams will receive up to eight hours of tailored mentorship and coaching and hands-on venture growth support. For them, the journey ahead also includes a two-year acceleration path that will provide the structure and networks to scale with confidence.

Building More Than Businesses

Yet beyond the training and investment opportunities, the bootcamp was about building relationships. Founders learned not just from experts and mentors, but also from one another. They shared experiences, exchanged lessons, and built friendships that will outlast the program.

The future of Africa’s innovation ecosystem is being shaped today, and the 0.1% Founders Program is proud to play its part in ensuring these founders have every opportunity to succeed.