Conecta Africa brings together 25 visionary ESO leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Nigeria, equipping them with the tools and networks to support thousands of entrepreneurs and build more collaborative and inclusive ecosystems.
Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) drive innovation, power local businesses, and fuel social and economic growth. Yet, they face unstable funding, fragmented support, and restrictive policies that limit their impact. Unlocking early-stage entrepreneurship starts with overcoming these barriers.
Conecta is a global community of leaders strengthening local ecosystems of support for early-stage entrepreneurs. Through collaboration, technology, and strategic partnerships, Conecta helps ESOs scale their impact sustainably.
After becoming the most ambitious ecosystem building community in Latin America with 38 ESOs and 1050 entrepreneurs incubated, Conecta is coming to Africa!
Since 2020, Bridge for Billions has worked alongside African actors, local teams and grassroots organizations to implement incubation programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. We’re proud of the impact achieved and excited to go much further with Conecta Africa.
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Book a call to learn more about Conecta Africa and whether it’s the next big opportunity for your ESO!
Phase 1: Selecting Conecta Africa ESOs
We are looking for 25 pioneering ESOs who share our purpose in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Nigeria
January-April 2025
Phase 2: Conecta Africa Summit
A Retreat for ESO Leaders to connect, learn and collaborate, followed by an ecosystem-wide event with public and private actors.
May 27th-30th 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya
Phase 3: Conecta Academy
Receive capacity building to enhance your organizational capacity, efficiency, and sustainability and get ready to launch the incubation program.
June 2025 – September 2025
Phase 4: Incubation Program
October 2025 – February 2026
Phase 5: Celebration event and Impact Reporting for Y1
February – April 2026
This program is an opportunity for leaders of Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs) in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Nigeria. By joining the program, you will become part of a community of organizations working in synergy to make the entrepreneurial ecosystem more inclusive and cohesive.
Your organization will receive training in inclusive entrepreneurship provided by the Bridge for Billions team. You will specialize in creating and launching incubation programs that have an impact on the local area. You will learn to use the incubation platform for your entrepreneurs, the beneficiaries of the programs you will create. Additionally, you will be part of a community of transformative organizations at both national and international levels.
Our mission is to create a positive social impact by generating new jobs and income. To achieve this goal, we are committed to ensuring that the business ideas of entrepreneurs from any background, nationality, and social backgrounds can start and grow sustainably. With excellent results, we have honed our skills and now dedicate ourselves to passing on this knowledge to other organizations in various countries.
Our mission is to create a positive social impact by generating new jobs and income. To achieve this goal, we are committed to ensuring that the business ideas of entrepreneurs from any background, nationality, and social class can start and grow sustainably. With excellent results, we have honed our skills and now dedicate ourselves to passing on this knowledge to other organizations in various countries.
Contact our team to get to know each other.
Liliosa, Program Director
Desmond, Sr. Program Manager
Conecta is an initiative led by Bridge for Billions that seeks to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem worldwide through the training of incubators and the support of industry leaders.
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