Newdigit's Journey with the 500 Global Accelerator in Nairobi
We're thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our growth journey, Newdigit was selected to join the prestigious 500 Global Accelerator in Nairobi, Kenya, as one of the leading and most promising tech companies driving innovation across Africa.
About 500 Global
500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a renowned venture capital firm with over $2.3 billion in assets under management (AUM). The firm invests in visionary founders with a global outlook, helping them build fast-growing, scalable startups that shape the future of industries around the world.
Inside the Accelerator Program
The 5-day intensive accelerator program in Nairobi focused on:
- Business Modeling & Strategy
- Growth Hacking & Market Expansion
- Startup Financing & Investment Readiness
Throughout the program, participants received world-class mentorship from some of the most respected leaders in global entrepreneurship, including:
- Tash Jefferies – 5x Founder & Global Startup Mentor at 500 Global
- Shaheel Hooda – Co-Founder of Styx Intelligence and Startup Advisor
- Phuong Nguyen – General Manager, Revenue & Monetisation, Angel Investor
- Graham Kennedy – AI Startup Builder at 500 Global
Their mentorship was instrumental in refining Newdigit's vision, helping us expand our impact and identify pathways to sustainable global growth.
Part of the UNDP Timbuktoo GreenTech Ecosystem
This program was conducted in partnership with the UNDP Timbuktoo Accelerator, under the GreenTech initiative, which supports startups using technology to address climate change and environmental challenges in Africa.
Award-Winning Impact
At the end of the program, Newdigit was honored with the Startup Energizer Award, recognizing our innovative approach to clean energy and our mission to make green hydrogen accessible and affordable for developing regions.
Newdigit's participation in the 500 Global Accelerator represents not just a milestone, but a reaffirmation of our commitment to driving sustainable innovation, creating clean energy solutions, and empowering communities through technology.