Mubasher: Facebook is preparing for the launch of the third edition of its London Accelerator Programme, which will include startups from Africa for the first time, according to a press release.
The programme targets high-growth startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are creating impact at scale using Facebook technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR).
The 12-week programme will be launched in November. Several practical workshops in product, engineering, growth, impact, and bespoke mentorship will be held meanwhile, which will enable African startups to delve into Facebook employees’ knowledge and expertise, the press release revealed.
Vice president of EMEA at Facebook Nicola Mendelsohn remarked, “The selected start-ups will gain access to experts from across Facebook including those working in AR, blockchain, and AI.”
Facebook’s product leads and data scientists among others will offer mentorship to the startups chosen, while Facebook Connectivity will assist the companies to bring “faster, cheaper, and better” connectivity, and internet services across Africa.
