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# Her Startup Cohort 2.0 Opens $5,000 Seed Funding Call

Her Startup Cohort 2.0 is accepting applications from African women founders, offering training, mentorship, and up to $5,000 in seed funding.

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## In Short
- Her Startup Cohort 2.0 is open to African women entrepreneurs building tech-enabled businesses.
- Selected founders can pitch for up to $5,000 in seed funding, plus mentorship and stipends.
- Applications close on October 26, 2026.

## What Happened
Her Startup Cohort 2.0 has opened applications for African women entrepreneurs seeking an accelerator program with seed capital and structured support.

The program is delivered through the Founder Institute. An accelerator is a short, intensive program that helps startups grow faster through coaching, deadlines, and investor prep.

Her Startup is targeting female founders, co-founders, and CEOs aged 18 to 35, based anywhere in Africa. Applicants must have a minimum viable product, meaning a usable first version of a product, and they must show at least $500 in monthly revenue for six straight months.

Participants who complete the training will get mentorship and business development support, and will have a chance to pitch for seed investment of up to $5,000. Seed funding is early money meant to help a young company test and grow.

Her Startup is also setting cohort mix targets. Fintech startups will make up no more than 20% of the selected companies. At least 15% of the cohort is expected to come from Francophone African countries.

## Why It Matters
Small checks still matter at the earliest stage, especially for founders trying to prove traction and reach the next funding milestone. For many women-led startups, the bigger constraint is not only capital, but also access to repeatable mentorship, investor feedback, and a clear fundraising process.

The eligibility requirements also signal a shift toward revenue-backed accelerators, not idea-stage programs. By requiring an MVP and consistent monthly revenue, Her Startup is focusing on teams that are already in-market and are likely to benefit from operational coaching and pitch refinement.

Founders should note that being selected does not guarantee investment. They must complete the program and then pitch for funding consideration.

## Sources and products

- [Techinafrica](https://www.techinafrica.com/her-startup-cohort-2-0-offers-up-to-5000-in-funding-for-african-women-entrepreneurs)

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