Bring your business ideas to life with the Bolt accelerator programme!

At Bolt, we’re dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship throughout Africa, and this programme is evidence of our commitment.

Our goal is to support the most talented drivers on the Bolt platform in realising their dreams. This opportunity is not just a path but a runway for your entrepreneurial aspirations to soar!

Submit your business idea for a chance to:

• Win €2,000 of seed funding.
• Join our 2-week business ideation camp.
• Access a 6-week mentorship bootcamp.

How the programme works

1. Once you submit your business idea, it gets evaluated by our experts.
2. The top 20 applicants go through in-depth interviews on their ideas and complete a comprehensive mentorship to prepare for the final pitch.
3. They pitch their ideas to win €2,000 in funding and access to further mentorship.

Submit your application by 29 September.

What you can learn

The top 20 successful applicants will go through an intensive mentorship programme run by the Nest Innovation Park.

Moreover, in November, we’re launching the Bolt Academy — an online course to develop business skills and support future career development for all our partner drivers. Participants will also be able to deepen their knowledge during the in-person sessions run by PM4Success International.

Eligibility requirements

To participate in the Bolt Accelerator Programme, you must:

1. Have completed at least 100 rides on the Bolt platform;
2. Be a resident of Nigeria;
3. Be available to dedicate off-peak hours for an intensive hybrid training and mentoring session over a 2-month period;
4. Have a credible business idea that’s viable and relevant to the tech-mobility sector. 

Your idea may relate to sustainability; creating more people-centric cities; addressing mobility challenges; or simply enhancing mobility solutions in Nigeria.

Become a Bolt driver today!

Start quickly, cash out daily, and earn on your schedule — sign up here.