Startup Program
Build on
Sovereign Infrastructure
Empowering Africa's most ambitious startups with $50,000 in HarchOS credits, technical mentorship, and the network to scale. Build on infrastructure that keeps your data on the continent.
Benefits
Everything You Need to Scale
More than credits — a comprehensive support system designed to help African startups build, launch, and grow on sovereign infrastructure.
$50,000 in HarchOS Credits
Free GPU compute, storage, and API calls for 12 months. Enough to train models, run inference at scale, and build your product without infrastructure costs.
- Free GPU compute (A100 & H100)
- 50TB object storage
- Unlimited API calls
- 12-month credit period
Technical Mentorship
Get guidance from Harch engineers who have built and scaled sovereign infrastructure across Africa. Dedicated support to help you architect for scale.
- Dedicated solutions architect
- Architecture reviews
- Bi-weekly office hours
- Code review sessions
Go-to-Market Support
Leverage Harch Corp's network and brand to accelerate your go-to-market. Co-market your solution to our enterprise customer base across Africa.
- Co-marketing opportunities
- Customer introductions
- Event speaking slots
- Case study features
Investor Network
Access Harch Ventures portfolio companies and our network of development finance institutions, venture capital, and angel investors focused on African tech.
- Harch Ventures portfolio access
- DFI introductions
- Demo day participation
- Investor matchmaking
Community Access
Join a curated community of Africa's most ambitious startup founders. Share knowledge, find co-founders, and build relationships that last beyond the program.
- Private startup Slack channel
- Peer networking events
- Monthly founder meetups
- Cross-program introductions
Priority Support
Faster response times and dedicated support contacts for when things break. Migration assistance to help you move to HarchOS from other clouds.
- 4-hour response SLA
- Dedicated support contact
- Migration assistance
- Emergency escalation path
Eligibility
Who Should Apply
The Harch Startup Program is designed for early-stage technology companies building on or migrating to HarchOS sovereign infrastructure. We prioritize startups solving problems that matter for Africa.
Requirements
African-Founded or Africa-Focused
Your startup must be founded in Africa or primarily serving African markets.
Early Stage (Pre-Seed to Series A)
Raised less than $5M in total funding. Pre-revenue startups with strong technical teams are welcome.
Technical Product
Building a software, AI, or technology product that can benefit from HarchOS infrastructure.
Sovereign Mindset
Committed to data sovereignty and keeping African data on African infrastructure.
Active Development
Have a working prototype or MVP, or are in active development with a clear roadmap.
Success Stories
Startups Scaling on HarchOS
From AI agriculture to sovereign cybersecurity — African startups building the future on Harch infrastructure.
DataSaheel
AI-powered agricultural analytics platform using satellite imagery and HarchOS GPU clusters to deliver crop predictions to 50,000+ farmers across West Africa.
NileSecure
Cybersecurity platform built on HarchOS sovereign infrastructure, providing zero-trust security solutions for African financial institutions and government agencies.
KoraHealth
Telemedicine and AI diagnostics platform running on HarchOS, delivering healthcare access to remote communities across Morocco and the Sahel region.
Process
How to Join
A straightforward application process designed to get you building on sovereign infrastructure as quickly as possible.
Apply
Submit your application with company details, product overview, and how you plan to use HarchOS infrastructure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Review
Our team reviews your application within 10 business days. We assess technical readiness, market potential, and alignment with sovereign infrastructure values.
Onboard
Upon acceptance, you'll receive your HarchOS credits, be paired with a solutions architect, and get access to the startup community and all program benefits.
Scale
Build, iterate, and scale on sovereign infrastructure. Access ongoing mentorship, investor introductions, and co-marketing opportunities as you grow.
Ready to Build on Sovereign Infrastructure?
Join Africa's most ambitious startups building on HarchOS. $50,000 in credits, technical mentorship, and the network to scale — apply today.