Resilience17, the venture fund, and studio led by Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, has launched Go Time AI, an accelerator that supports African startups building AI-powered products.
Why it matters
African founders are racing to carve out a space in the global AI boom, but access to capital, infrastructure, and technical expertise remains a hurdle.
Go Time AI aims to bridge this gap by providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help startups build and scale competitive AI products.
How it works
- Startups receive up to $200K in funding—$25K upfront, with up to $175K in follow-on rounds.
- The accelerator doesn’t operate a dedicated fund but taps into Resilience17’s $35M pool.
- No fixed cohort size—applications remain open for promising startups.
- Startups get access to cloud credits, API services, and technical mentorship.
Big picture
Go Time AI enters a growing wave of African startup accelerators. It follows the recent launch of Accelerate Africa by Iyin Aboyeji (Future Africa) and JADA, a data & analytics talent hub by ex-Jumia Nigeria CEO Massimiliano Spalazzi and angel investor Olumide Soyombo.
What’s next
Applications for Go Time AI’s second cohort open in May 2025.
Source: TechCabal
