Llama Impact Accelerator Program

Deadline: Jun 27, 2025

other

8 months (duration)

partially funded

Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is a regional initiative supporting startups that build impactful solutions using Llama. The program is designed to empower participants to develop scalable, locally relevant AI applications addressing pressing challenges in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, safety, and public services.

🗓️ Key Details

Date Published: June 6, 2025
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
Program Duration: 8 months (6-week intensive accelerator + 6 months of post-program support)
Eligible Locations:
- Nigeria
- Kenya
- Senegal
- South Africa

🌍 About the Program

The Llama Impact Accelerator Program is an innovation and capacity-building initiative aimed at startups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal. Each country has its own thematic focus areas aligned with local development priorities.

Focus Areas

Healthcare
Agriculture
Education
Public Safety
Wild Card Category: Exceptional ideas outside the listed sectors

Through expert mentorship, technical training, and post-accelerator growth opportunities, the program seeks to unlock Africa’s next generation of AI innovation.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants in the Llama Impact Accelerator Program will receive:

Equity-free funding of up to $25,000
Access to workshops and hands-on technical training
Mentorship from industry experts and AI leaders
Continued post-program guidance and visibility
Opportunity to pitch for additional funding of up to $100,000 at the Africa, Middle East, and Turkey (AMET) Llama Summit
Eligibility to apply for the Global Llama Impact Grant and other funding opportunities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Startups must meet the following requirements to apply:

Be based in Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, or South Africa
Have a working prototype or MVP, including early-stage products that demonstrate technical potential
Be available to fully participate in the 6-week accelerator, including in-person sessions
Have a solution aligned with the country-specific focus areas

📝 Application Process

Applications are reviewed based on:

Relevance of the proposed solution
Technical feasibility
Team capacity
Alignment with program focus areas
Potential for impact

Steps to Apply

Applicants must choose one country program based on where their solution will be implemented. Visit the relevant country page to apply:

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply is June 27, 2025.

🌐 Learn More

For more details about the program, visit the official Llama website.

Sponsor Organization: Meta

Benefits

Opportunity to win equity-free funding of up to $25,000
Access to workshops and hands-on technical training
Mentorship from industry experts and AI leaders
Continued post-program guidance and visibility
Winners of the SSA Llama Impact Accelerator program will be invited to pitch for additional funding of up to $100,000 through the Africa, Middle East, and Turkey (AMET) Llama Summit, and are eligible to apply for the Global Llama Impact Grant and additional funding opportunities