Safaricom Spark Accelerator unveils 10 startups for its second cohort

Safaricom Spark Accelerator Unveils 10 Startups for Its Second Cohort
NAIROBI, Kenya – Ten high-potential Kenyan startups have been selected for the second cohort of the Safaricom Spark Accelerator, a flagship program designed to nurture the next wave of local tech innovation. The chosen ventures, announced at an unveiling event in Nairobi, will receive seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to technical resources, underscoring Safaricom’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s homegrown entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The selected startups represent a diverse range of sectors addressing pressing local challenges. The cohort includes companies focused on agritech, with solutions for connecting smallholder farmers to markets; healthtech, offering platforms for affordable medical diagnostics; and edtech, creating digital learning tools for Kenyan students. Also featured are ventures in fintech, logistics, and creative industries, each demonstrating a strong potential for scalability and social impact. This careful curation highlights a strategic effort to back businesses that align with both market opportunities and national development goals.
The announcement has generated significant excitement within Kenya’s innovation community. Programs like Spark are critical because they provide more than just capital. They offer the strategic guidance and corporate partnerships that can make the difference between a great idea and a sustainable business, commented a lead partner from a Nairobi-based venture studio. The startups themselves have expressed eagerness to leverage Safaricom’s extensive network and market expertise to refine their products and accelerate their growth trajectories.
The long-term vision for the Spark Accelerator is to create a powerful pipeline of investable, scalable businesses that can drive job creation and digital inclusion in Kenya. By supporting these ten startups, Safaricom aims to catalyze a ripple effect, inspiring further entrepreneurship and attracting additional investment into the local tech scene. The success of this second cohort is poised to not only transform the individual companies but also to solidify Kenya’s reputation as a fertile ground for technology-driven solutions that are made in Africa, for the world.