At Bolt, we’re dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Africa, and this programme is evidence of our commitment.
Bolt is thrilled to launch the Bolt Accelerator Programme in Kenya. We are actively seeking innovative ideas from within our community, including drivers, Boda-Bodas, and their spouses or children. This program will support your idea by bringing it to life with seed funding and mentorship to succeed in business.
Submit your business idea for a chance to:
- Win €2,000 of seed funding.
- Access to Business Mentorship Bootcamp
- Experience a Learning Journey with Bolt Academy
How the programme works
- Submit your application by 4th April, 2024 to be evaluated by our experts.
- 120 participants receive online training and send in their 1min pitch in video format. Top 20 are selected to proceed.
- The top 20 applicants receive additional training and complete a comprehensive mentorship to prepare for the final pitch.
- Top 10 ideas receive €2,000 in funding and access to further mentorship.
Eligibility requirements
To participate in the Bolt Accelerator Programme, you must:
- Driver/Boda-Boda: You must be an active driver or Boda-Boda operating on the Bolt platform.
- Spouse or Child: Verification will be conducted through the account of the driver or courier linked with the Bolt platform. The child must be 18 years and above.
- Family Limitation: Only one member per family, either the driver/Boda-Boda, spouse, or child is eligible to apply.
- Be a resident of Kenya;
- Time Commitment: Must commit to dedicating off-peak hours for two months, diving into an intensive hybrid training and mentoring session;
- Feasible Business Idea: Your business idea should tackle real-life tech mobility challenges in Kenya. Whether it’s making cities more people-centric, promoting sustainability, or enhancing inclusive mobility.
Buckle up for a ride that goes beyond the roads!
