Funding, access and mentorship for African founders.
Explore grants, join the founder community, and apply for practical business mentorship.
Eight-week mentorship programme: Applications are now open.
- Grants you don't pay back
- You hear back either way
- Free to join
- FundingCapital for the moment it matters
- AccessThe right introduction
- MentorshipFounders who have been there
For African founders
Powered by Pecan Bank
Where would you like to start?
- MentorshipApply for structured support in a business skill you want to develop.See the mentorship programme
- InternshipsWork with the KYROS team and help the support reach more founders.See internships
- GrantsUnderstand the available grant categories and their requirements.Compare the grants
- CommunityMeet other African founders and find people to think through your next step with.About the community
Have you run a business? Become a mentor.
If you've operated a business at scale or hold sector expertise other founders need, we want you in the room.
Eight weeks of practical mentorship
Applications are now open.
Tell us what you want to work on. You apply, the team reviews applications, and a place is confirmed separately.
8 weeks · 4 tracks
- Financial Literacy & Financial Sustainability
- Customer Acquisition, Marketing & Business Growth
- Business Administration & Compliance
- Leadership & People Skills
Founders backing founders
Meet other African founders, share what you're learning and talk through your next steps.
Practical courses you can read today
- Course 1How to Start a BusinessFrom the idea in your head to the first money in your account.5 minute read
- Course 2How to Register Your BusinessWhen to formalise, what structure to pick, and how the process actually runs.5 minute read
- Course 3Marketing FundamentalsHow the right people find you, understand you, and choose you.5 minute read
Questions
Who can apply?
KYROS supports African founders. You do not need to finish a course first, and you can apply with no work experience.
Does applying guarantee a place?
No. Submitting the form confirms we received your application. A place in the programme is confirmed separately, after review.
What does the programme involve?
It runs for eight weeks. The application asks whether you are available for all eight weeks and can attend live online sessions, so the team can plan.
How will I hear about the outcome?
The team reviews applications and communicates the decision to you separately from the submission confirmation. Questions? Get in touch.
More questions? Get in touch.
Applications are now open.
Eight weeks of practical mentorship. Tell us about your business and what you want to work on. Submitting the form does not confirm a place.