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Programme Intensif de 8 Semaines

SDC Launchpad

An intensive, cohort-based pre-incubator focused on accelerating early-stage startup teams. Launchpad guides founders through business model design, traction, and investor readiness.

Cohortes
Réalisation de Traction
Réseau Alumni

Pour Qui Est Ce Programme

Early-Stage Startup Teams

SDC Startup School Graduates

Individuals with Fresh Ideas

Unvalidated Concepts

Explorers and Curious Minds

À Quoi S'attendre

Activités Principales & Composantes du Programme

Le programme de SDC Launchpad est très pratique et axé sur le mentorat, en se concentrant sur des résultats concrets.

Deep Dive into Business Models

Advanced refinement of value propositions, customer segments, revenue models, and cost structures.

Traction

Strategies for acquiring early users/customers, measuring engagement, and iterative product development

Financial Modeling & Projections

Building realistic financial forecasts, understanding unit economics, and managing early-stage startup finances.

Team Building & Management

Dynamics of co-founder relationships, hiring early talent, and fostering a strong team culture.

Legal & Governance for Early Startups

Structuring the company, equity allocation, and basic legal considerations.

Investment Readiness & Pitch Deck Development

Crafting compelling pitch decks, understanding investor expectations, and preparing for initial fundraising conversations.

Mentorship Sessions

One-on-one and group mentorship from experienced founders, industry experts, and investors.

Startup School Resources

This is a requirement for every individual joining a team that will build a startup from scratch. The tools and frameworks made available will make the startup-building process easy to accomplish.

Showcase Day Preparation

Intensive pitch coaching leading up to a global audience at the Showcase Day

Avantages Exclusifs

Avantages pour les Fondateurs SDC Launchpad !

Nos précieux partenaires ont généreusement fourni une gamme d'avantages pour autonomiser nos fondateurs.

Crédits AWS
10 000 $

Crédits AWS

Exploitez la puissance d'Amazon Web Services pour construire, évoluer et innover facilement.

Accès Gratuit à Webflow
3 Mois

Accès Gratuit à Webflow

Concevez et lancez des sites web époustouflants sans limitations.

Crédit Bubble
250 $

Crédit Bubble

Créez des applications puissantes et personnalisables sans code avec la plateforme Bubble.

Crédit Email, CRM et Marketing de SendPulse
5 000 $

Crédit Email, CRM et Marketing de SendPulse

Boostez vos efforts marketing et engagez votre audience efficacement.

Accès Premium à Customer.io
1 An

Accès Premium à Customer.io

Personnalisez vos interactions clients avec les outils avancés de Customer.io.

Accès Gratuit à l'Outil de Gestion Financière de BrandDrive
4 Mois

Accès Gratuit à l'Outil de Gestion Financière de BrandDrive

Simplifiez vos finances et obtenez des insights précieux sur vos opérations.

Processus de Candidature

Comment Devenir un Lanceur 🚀 ?

SDC LaunchPad est très compétitif et n'accueille que 3 cohortes (janvier, mai et septembre) par an, avec un maximum de 15 fondateurs aspirants et de première expérience. Le portail de candidature est ouvert toute l'année, et nous serons à la recherche d'individus/startups qui feront partie de l'une des cohortes.

1. S'inscrire

Remplissez notre formulaire de candidature en ligne convivial. Fournissez les informations nécessaires qui alimenteront le processus de sélection pour l'admission, en vous assurant que vos qualités uniques brillent.

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2. Être Admis

Surveillez votre boîte de réception — un e-mail d'acceptation signifie que vous avez obtenu votre place dans le programme ! Votre parcours commence officiellement à ce moment d'enthousiasme.

3. Payer les Frais & Reprendre

Une fois accepté, finalisez votre engagement en payant les frais requis, et préparez-vous à plonger dans une expérience d'apprentissage dynamique. Des bourses limitées sont disponibles.

Frais du Programme

Que vous soyez novice dans l'univers des startups ou que vous ayez une startup en phase précoce.

Parcours Individuel

Rejoignez en tant que startup et bénéficiez d'un soutien adapté à vos besoins. Préparez-vous à pitcher devant des investisseurs prêts. Jusqu'à 3 membres fondateurs seront automatiquement acceptés dans le programme.

$30/₦30,000Postuler Maintenant

Parcours Startup

Rejoignez en tant que startup et bénéficiez d'un soutien adapté à vos besoins. Préparez-vous à pitcher devant des investisseurs prêts. Jusqu'à 3 membres fondateurs seront automatiquement acceptés dans le programme.

$50/₦50,000Postuler Maintenant

Our The showcase day 2025 batch 4

Rejoindre la Prochaine Cohorte

SDC Launchpad n'accueille que 3 cohortes (janvier, mai et septembre) par an, avec un maximum de 15 fondateurs aspirants et de première expérience.

Notre Équipe

Rencontrez les Partenaires de Ventures

L'équipe de SDC comprend des entrepreneurs chevronnés, des développeurs de curriculum, des constructeurs de ventures et des experts de l'écosystème avec une connaissance approfondie du paysage des startups africaines.

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

Multi-disciplinary Expert

WISDOM JOHN ESQ

Multi-disciplinary Expert

Wisdom is a skilled Business and Transaction Lawyer with expertise in Tech Law, Legal Compliance, and Legal Education. As the Lead of Lawgic Africa, he offers legal advisory, compliance, legal risk management, and general legal education to professionals and startups.
Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Principal Partner & Founder

Oluwatobi Kola-Sodipo CXAC (Cert)

Principal Partner & Founder

Customer Experience Consulting | Local Partner to Sandsiv (Voice of Customer Solution Provider) | Development and Training | CX Speaker. A dedicated Hospitality and Customer Experience professional, she has a proven track record in diverse industries. Her experience with multinational companies has focused on enhancing customer satisfaction, resolving issues, and driving business productivity.
Luke Ndatigh

Luke Ndatigh

Operations professional and entrepreneur

Luke Ndatigh

Operations professional and entrepreneur

Luke is a versatile Operations Professional and Entrepreneur. With experience in software engineering, SRE, business development, and operations strategy, he has a proven track record in business process re-engineering. He is adept at crisis, change, operations, and risk management, as well as business valuation methods.Luke holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and is currently pursuing an MBA. His diverse experience makes him a valuable asset for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and drive growth.
Seye Kolawole

Seye Kolawole

Investment and Portfolio Manager

Seye Kolawole

Investment and Portfolio Manager

Seye Kolawole is an investment and strategy professional with 8 years’ experience across the investment landscape, spanning investment management, buy-side, and sell-side M&A advisory, capital raises and due diligence mandates, public sector investment advisory and corporate development. She is currently an Investment and Portfolio Manager at Aruwa Capital, where she is responsible for deal origination, execution, fundraising and value creation initiatives across the portfolio.
Anthony Obidike

Anthony Obidike

Solicitor

Anthony Obidike

Solicitor

Anthony is a Corporate attorney, qualified to practice in Nigeria. He provides legal advisory services to companies on the intersection of law, technology, and finance. He is well experienced in Finance, Technology, Private equity and Employment Law.
Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Managing Partner & Head of Wealth

Tim Obafemi FCA, FCTI, FIMC

Managing Partner & Head of Wealth

Tim is a seasoned finance and investment expert with nearly two decades of experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, specializing in financial analytics, fund management, strategy, and business process re-engineering. He is a chartered accountant, certified tax practitioner, and Certified Management Specialist from the London Graduate School, holding fellowships in multiple professional bodies.
Robert John

Robert John

Chief Data Officer

Robert John

Chief Data Officer

Robert is a seasoned data scientist with over a decade of experience in database management, enterprise software development, data engineering, visualization, and Machine Learning. He is recently delved into embedded systems and TinyML, excited about their potential for widespread adoption in Africa.
Head of Growth and Marketing

Head of Growth and Marketing

Chief Data Officer

Head of Growth and Marketing

Chief Data Officer

Damilola Robert is a dynamic Growth & marketing professional with a track record of success in the fields of marketing, growth, and Partnership. A graduate of Economics from the prestigious University of Ilorin, Damilola has a wealth of experience and a proven ability to drive growth and strategic marketing initiatives across the B2C and B2B market. Currently serving as the Head of Growth and Marketing at Bitnob, Damilola plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company. Before his time at Bitnob, Damilola Robert led the Growth team at mDoc across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Damilola also has a solid foundation in the advertising industry, with seven years of experience in integrated marketing communication. He has managed brands like Nokia, Samsung, UBA, Nigerian brewery, MTN and many more.
Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya

Adefolajuwon Ijaiya is a seasoned Investment Professional with experience in building early-stage startups. His core expertise lies in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Venture Capital. As a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA®), he possesses a deep understanding of Financial Data Analysis within the Venture Capital context.
	Ismail Olasunkanmi

Ismail Olasunkanmi

Multi Roles

Ismail Olasunkanmi

Multi Roles

He is a passionate technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and scaling high-growth startups across Africa. As CTO at Future Africa, he has evaluated and supported numerous startups, contributing significantly to the portfolios impressive performance. Olasunkanmis expertise spans full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, and strategic technology planning. He is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of tech talent and has mentored hundreds of learners.
Udori Ekpin

Udori Ekpin

IT professional

Udori Ekpin

IT professional

He is an IT professional with a strong interest in behavioral economics and building products for emerging markets. Currently, Ekpin works as an Engineer at a prominent Financial Technology company in Nigeria.
Tayo Sowole

Tayo Sowole

IT professional

Tayo Sowole

IT professional

He is a business leader with nearly 15 years of experience spanning multiple functions. He excels at building highly effective and well-aligned sales, operations, marketing, and customer success teams. Sowoles professional journey includes impactful tenures at companies such as ULesson Education, Miva Open University, SeamlessHR, Bento Africa, and Dealdey. He has also consulted for numerous African SaaS and e-commerce firms, contributing significantly to their growth and success.
Abiola Oshunniyi

Abiola Oshunniyi

Health and Sustainability Consultant

Abiola Oshunniyi

Health and Sustainability Consultant

He is a seasoned Health and Sustainability Consultant with nearly two decades of experience advising global stakeholders. Her expertise lies in developing innovative strategies, driving sustainable growth, developing capacity, and building strong partnerships. Oshunniyi has successfully designed, led, and supported complex multi-million-dollar projects funded by renowned organizations. Her work has spanned various regions, enhancing health security, strengthening systems, and promoting sustainable practices. She is passionate about contributing to global health security, socioeconomic, and sustainability initiatives.
Essein Etuk

Essein Etuk

Business Growth Expert

Essein Etuk

Business Growth Expert

He is a dynamic operations leader with over a decade of experience driving business growth and expansion. He specializes in transforming logistics, procurement, and supply chain operations, implementing strategic initiatives that improve operational efficiency and cultivate partnerships. With a keen eye for market trends, Etuk leads diverse teams in adopting innovative technology solutions, enabling them to navigate complex challenges with agility. His commitment lies in delivering outstanding results while positioning organizations for sustainable expansion

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Nos Valeurs

Les principes qui guident tout ce que nous faisons et façonnent notre engagement à transformer le paysage entrepreneurial de l'Afrique.

Innovation

Nous favorisons la pensée créative et les solutions de pointe pour transformer les idées en startups impactantes.

Communauté

Construire un écosystème de soutien où fondateurs, partenaires et mentors collaborent pour le succès mutuel.

Impact

Créer un changement significatif dans le paysage entrepreneurial de l'Afrique grâce à l'éducation et au mentorat.

Excellence

Maintenir les plus hauts standards en éducation aux startups et programmes de développement des fondateurs.

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Histoires de Réussite

Ce que Disent les Autres Étudiants sur SDC LaunchPad

An intensive, cohort-based pre-incubator focused on accelerating early-stage startup teams. Launchpad guides founders through business model design, traction, and investor readiness.

Not gonna lie, SDC Startup School has helped me change my approach regarding my startup since I joined. I now understand that a startup is not just about your idea, but about solving a problem that is actually a problem. SDC Startup School Thank you for the opportunity.

Ifeanyi Obaji
Ifeanyi Obaji
SDC Alumni

I remember a friend sharing details about the SDC Startup School with me. And honestly, it was one of those things I didn’t even know I needed. Founded by Cynthia E. Chisom and it’s honestly one of the most practical startup courses I’ve come across. It’s not just theory, it’s a step-by-step breakdown for anyone who has a business idea and doesn’t know where to start… or how to start smart.From understanding the real work of building an MVP to learning how to validate your idea, create structure, and even communicate your solution better, this course walks you through it all. And the best part? It’s 100% free. I’ve used what I learned from the course to help the startup founders I worked with, especially when we’re structuring marketing strategies or refining goals. If you’re a founder, an aspiring founder, or you’re just curious about how startups work, don’t sleep on this one.

Cynthia Ejikeme
Cynthia Ejikeme
IT Project Manager

Words can't even express my gratitude to the SDC team I must say this is really beyond what you are paid for it is actually an agenda ,a pursuit or a course. I am here to say a big thank you for every time you show up even when it is not convenient for every time you give a footprint, road map, or even vision .... In short thank you SDC for this wonderful program and watch out because I will be right there on your podcast sharing the victories with the upcoming founders

Gabriel Kosoko
Gabriel Kosoko
SDC Launchpad Alumni

we listened and learnt a lot from our session with Mr Ishmail in the aspect of restructuring our focus and giving us a clear sense of what product we need to build first and fast

Team Orbit (expert session)
Team Orbit (expert session)
SDC Launchpad Alumni

It was very impactful,there’s an understanding of what we are working, then a critique of it, opening our eyes to areas to be wary of, the importance of looking at other industry players. And an assignment. In all it was very impactful and helpful to I and my team. Thank you for the help and support.

Paul Anyaorha
Paul Anyaorha
Founder, Agripeller

The advisory sessions provided valuable insights. We gained a clearer understanding of our product, established criteria for failure, and pinpointed our target audience. She also assigned us tasks to identify critical issues and their resolutions, conduct extensive market research, and create a roadmap. We appreciate Cynthias guidance and eagerly anticipate our future sessions with her.

Alfred
Alfred
Founder, Product Thrive

TThis has been a very helpful and insghtful learning material for me. I converse with other founders who didn't pass through this and I can clearly see a big gap from my approach and theirs. Thanks so much Chisom for all you do. You are indeed one of the true builders on the continent.

Williams Ochu
Williams Ochu

Regarder JOURNÉE DE PRÉSENTATION Lots

Après un programme intensif de soutien aux startups de 8 semaines, les fondateurs participant au SDC Launchpad ont l'opportunité de présenter leur travail à un jury et à un public mondial.

Votre $10,000+
vous attend

Certains de nos partenaires offrent plus de $10,000 en crédits marketing, crédits AWS, 4 mois d'accès gratuit à des outils et bien plus encore pour soutenir votre parcours de Startup.

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