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Uppstart Academy

Uppskill.Uppbuild.
Uppstart.

Our mission is to unlock Africa's next wave of startup founders—through AI, community, and bold learning. We're flipping the script—putting the power to build in the hands of youth, far from Silicon Valley. A space where dreams of unicorns are born. Uppstart isn't just a new word; it's a new direction.

Think you've got what it takes to change your future—and Africa's? This is your Uppstart.

Here's How It Works

Your 60-Day Journey

Our Promise

Uppstart Academy is free—but not for everyone.

How to Apply

Am I a good fit?

We believe AI can catalyze a new era of creativity and innovation on the African continent—if we learn to work with it, and it learns to work with us.That's why Uppstart Academy exists.