Bolt Accelerator Program South Africa

Are you a driver on the Bolt platform with a brilliant business idea?

Bring your Idea to life with Bolt!

  • Top 120 Ideas get access to the Bolt Academy
  • Top 10 Business Ideas Receive 2,000 Euros of Seed Funding.
  • Top 10 Ideas get Access to Business Mentorship Bootcamp

About the Program

Bolt is thrilled to launch the Bolt Accelerator Program in South Africa.

We are actively seeking innovative ideas from within our community, including drivers and their spouses or children. This program will support qualifying ideas by bringing it to life with education, seed funding and mentorship to succeed in business.

Bolt is committed to accelerating innovation and entrepreneurial spirit across Africa, and this program is a testament to that commitment.

Buckle up for a ride that goes beyond the roads!

About the Program

Bolt is thrilled to launch the Bolt Accelerator Program in South Africa.

We are actively seeking innovative ideas from within our community, including drivers and their spouses or children. This program will support qualifying ideas by bringing it to life with education, seed funding and mentorship to succeed in business.

Bolt is committed to accelerating innovation and entrepreneurial spirit across Africa, and this program is a testament to that commitment.

Buckle up for a ride that goes beyond the roads!

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Bolt Accelerator Program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Driver: You must be an active driver operating on the Bolt platform with at least 100 trips completed.

Spouse or Child: Verification will be conducted through the account of the driver linked with the Bolt platform. The child must be 18 years and above.

Family Limitation: Only one member per family, either the driver, spouse, or child is eligible to apply.

Residency: Candidates must be residents of South Africa.

Time Commitment: Successful applicants should be available to dedicate off-peak hours over a period of 10 weeks for an intensive hybrid training and mentoring session.

Feasible Business Idea: Your business idea should address real-life tech mobility challenges in South Africa. Whether it's about sustainability, involved in creating more people-centric cities, or inclusive mobility.

Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Bolt Accelerator Program, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Driver: You must be an active driver operating on the Bolt platform with at least 100 trips completed.
  • Spouse or Child: Verification will be conducted through the account of the driver linked with the Bolt platform. The child must be 18 years and above.
  • Family Limitation: Only one member per family, either the driver, spouse, or child is eligible to apply.
  • Residency: Candidates must be residents of South Africa.
  • Time Commitment: Successful applicants should be available to dedicate off-peak hours over a period of two months for an intensive hybrid training and mentoring session.
  • Feasible Business Idea: Your business idea should address real-life tech mobility challenges in South Africa. Whether it's about sustainability, involved in creating more people-centric cities, or inclusive mobility.

Application Timeline

3 December

Applications Open

30 December

Applications Close

3 December 2024

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For Enquiries

WhatsApp: +27 71 983 5700

Need Guidance With Your Application?

Join us at one of these virtual info sessions and get support and guidance on how to complete your application.

Info Session 1

Mon 5 Dec, 12:00 pm

Info Session 2

Thu 12 Dec, 12:00 pm

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