Business Forge
Africa’s Premier Economic Think Tank
Introduction of Business Forge
Introduction
Business Forge is the premier incubation and acceleration platform by Business Boom Africa, designed to ignite growth for startups and SMEs across the continent.
We provide entrepreneurs with tailored mentorship, strategic business support, and access to investment opportunities — empowering them to build scalable, impactful ventures that drive Africa’s economic future. Through Business Forge, emerging businesses gain the tools, networks, and knowledge necessary to overcome challenges and scale boldly.
You don’t build a successful business because you want to make money. You build a successful business because you want to solve a problem.
Product Program CTA
Ready to take your business to the next level?
Join the Business Forge Acceleration Program — a structured, cohort-based journey where you receive expert mentorship, practical workshops, and investor access to accelerate your growth.
Whether you’re refining your product, scaling operations, or preparing for funding, Business Forge equips you to succeed.
Business Opportunity Franchise
Become a Business Forge Franchise Partner and bring world-class incubation and acceleration services to your city or region. Leverage our proven methodology, strong brand reputation, and expansive network to build a thriving local entrepreneurship ecosystem while generating sustainable revenue.
Join us in shaping Africa’s startup landscape, one community at a time.
Strategic Partners & Support Ecosystem
Forge is more than a program — it’s a platform powered by Africa’s best.
At the heart of Business Forge is a dynamic ecosystem of strategic partners committed to unlocking business growth across the continent. Our partners include financial institutions, legal firms, tech service providers, government agencies, universities, and global development organizations — all working together to support early-stage businesses.
Through these partnerships, entrepreneurs in the Forge program gain access to:
- Investment and funding pathways
- Business registration and legal support
- Market entry facilitation across borders
- Digital tools, software, and marketing resources
This ecosystem is designed to remove the bottlenecks that hinder growth — so that every founder has the backing they need to build boldly and scale smartly.
Forge Community in Your Region
Business Forge is not just a program. It’s a movement.
Across cities and communities in Africa, we are building local Forge Communities — vibrant spaces where startups, business mentors, investors, and support partners connect. These regional chapters act as entrepreneurial hubs where ideas are nurtured, partnerships are born, and solutions are tested.