Meet the Mano River Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)
Discover new resources to help launch and grow your early-stage startup
What You'll Learn:
- Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup
- Little-known resources that benefit your industry
- How to find Mentors
- Additional funding sources for early-stage founders
You'll learn about:
- Founder Institute Mano River: A global startup accelerator offering a structured, expert-led program to help founders turn ideas into fundable, global businesses. The virtual-first program provides a critical support network of mentors and peers, a proven methodology to build traction, and fast-track access to funding opportunities.
- Orange Digital Center (ODC): A free, open ecosystem that provides comprehensive support for young innovators, from technical training and prototyping to startup acceleration and venture funding. It integrates a Coding School, a Solidarity Fablab, the Orange Fab startup accelerator, and the Orange Ventures Africa & Middle East investment fund to boost employability and digital entrepreneurship.
- Innovation SL: A pivotal entrepreneurship support organization in Sierra Leone that empowers startups and entrepreneurs. It leads national initiatives like Global Entrepreneurship Week and runs targeted programs such as "Dare2Aspire" for women in business. Through its digital arm, Inno SL Digital, it provides business advisory services, coaching, and strategic tools to help local ventures grow.
- DigiFemmes: A program focused on empowering women in Côte d'Ivoire through entrepreneurial education and digital skills training. It aims to revolutionize education by teaching in-demand technical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets, preparing participants for high-value employment or to build their own viable ventures that solve local problems.
Additional Resources:
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About Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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Platinum Partners
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
