About

Crossover is a curated learning program designed to expose early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets to startup fundamentals. The program teaches through the lived experiences of builders from more established ecosystems, focusing on core fundamentals of building a startup including understanding what a startup truly is, product thinking, customer discovery, team building, and long-term sustainability. Crossover runs through a selective application process to ensure strong cohort fit and meaningful learning.

Who Can Apply

The program is open to early-stage startup founders in emerging African markets, specifically those building in 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, Lesotho, and other smaller African markets. Applicants should be at the idea, MVP, or early traction stage, seeking clarity on startup fundamentals, open to learning from experienced peers, and committed to long-term company building. The selection process looks for founder intent, commitment, openness to learning, and values alignment.

What You Get

Participants receive direct exposure to experienced founders, exclusive perks, grants for top participants, and pipeline access to early-stage venture capitalists in Africa. The program provides comprehensive learning on startup fundamentals through practical experiences shared by successful builders.

Deadlines

March 17, 2026

How to Apply

Complete the application through the Google Form provided. The program uses a selective application process to ensure the right cohort fit and meaningful learning experience for all participants.