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Six pathways.
One goal:
build something real.

Whether you're launching a startup, learning cybersecurity, freelancing your craft, or just finding your people — there's a program for you.

AcademyHackhouse ResidencyInnovation LecturesAfricaHackon AcademyAttic ChapterMentorship
01 · Flagship Program
01

Startup Academy

Our flagship 12-week intensive for early-stage founders ready to move from idea to execution. Problem validation, product-market fit, business model design, fundraising, and more.

Duration
12 weeks, in-person at 124 Manyani East Road
Format
Expert masterclasses · 1-on-1 mentorship · peer learning · weekly demos
Outcome
Internal Demo Day — top teams pitch at the annual Summit
Cohort Size
20–25 founders per cohort
Academy
Startup Academy — Cohort 5
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Problem ValidationFind and validate real market problems before you build
📊
Business ModelsRevenue, pricing, and unit economics that work
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Fundraising PrepPitch decks, investor readiness, and warm intros
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Mentor NetworkWeekly 1-on-1s with operators and investors
Hackhouse Residency
Hackhouse Residency — 8-Week Build Program
02 · Build Program
02

Hackhouse Residency

An 8-week sandbox for startups and builders who are already working on something — designed to accelerate growth through mentorship, resources, and structured momentum, ending with a Demo Day in front of investors and the wider ecosystem.

Duration
8 weeks, in-person, with a Demo Day finale
Format
Bring your own startup or project · mentorship · resources · community accountability
Outcome
Accelerated growth + Demo Day pitch + ecosystem connections
03 · Open Access
03

Innovation Lectures

Regular talks and workshops from industry leaders, successful founders, investors, and domain experts — open to the entire ecosystem. Every session gives you one thing you can act on immediately.

Frequency
2–3 times per month, announced via newsletter
Format
45-min talk + 30-min Q&A · in-person and live-streamed
Cost
Free and open to all
Lectures
Innovation Lectures Series
AfricaHackon Academy
AfricaHackon Academy
04 · Cybersecurity Academy
04

AfricaHackon Academy

A 6-month hands-on cybersecurity training program with expert-led instruction and mentorship. No prior experience required — learn fundamentals, threat intelligence, DevSecOps, OSINT, and governance through squad-based learning with official certification.

Duration
6 months · Hybrid (online + monthly in-person sessions)
Format
Twice weekly (Tue & Thu, 7–9:30 PM) · Squad-based teams of 4–8 with mentors
05 · Community Chapter
05

Attic Chapter

Attic Chapter is a community-driven initiative bringing together creators, builders, and young entrepreneurs through curated events, workshops, and collaborative spaces that foster innovation and connection.

Focus
Community building, events, and creative collaboration
Format
Meetups, workshops, and collaborative sessions
Attic Chapter
Attic Chapter Events
Mentorship
1-on-1 Mentorship Sessions
06 · Ongoing
06

Mentorship Network

Structured 1-on-1 sessions with battle-tested founders, operators, and sector specialists. Relationships built to move the needle — not just advisory sessions that look good on paper.

Access
Included with Academy enrolment and studio residency
Mentors
50+ active mentors across 8 sectors with real founder experience

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