ACCEL Awards 2021
The ACCEL Awards is an annual business start-up contest organised by the London Business School’s Africa Club in collaboration with the Club Alumni and Corporate Partners including FTSE 100 companies, venture capital firms, entrepreneurship incubators and media companies.
Unparalleled International Exposure
Get international visibility across the world’s most successful corporations, media firms and African professionals
Prestigious Brand Partnership
ACCELAwards is organised by the Africa Club of the London Business School. One of the world’s elite business schools
International Business Mentoring
Access mentoring from a deep pool of business talent at the London Business School and partnering firms
Worldwide Business Network
Join a global network of successful Africa Club Alumni, business partners and Africa focused professionals
Time line
Application Started
onJan. 15
- Get Unparalleled International Exposure
- Prestigious Brand Partnership
- Global Business Mentoring&Network
- Award Prizes
Application closed
on Feb. 28,
- Short-listed start-ups are paired with mentors and progress to the 2nd Stage
Finalists selection
by Mar. 31
- Top 3 finalists are chosen to take part in the pitch at the LBS Africa Business Summit
Africa Business Submit
onMay 8,
- Finalists pitch at Africa Business Summit to select the ACCEL Champion for 2021
Accelerated mentoring and promotion platform for early-stage African start-ups.
2021 ACCELAWARDS FINALISTS
Accelerating Entreprenuership in Africa
About US
London Business School Africa Club
The ACCEL Awards is an annual business start-up contest organised by the London Business School’s Africa Club in collaboration with the Club Alumni and Corporate partners including FTSE 100 companies, venture capital firms, entrepreneurship incubators and media companies.
The Africa Club is a student-run club at London Business School. We exist to promote engagement on Africa within the school and with the broader business community, either in London, Africa or globally. Our members are individuals who have either worked in Africa or have cultural or professional interests in the continent.