Pan-African Incubation Program “Get Ready 4 Timbuktoo EdTech

✓ The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially launches the call for applications for the online incubation program: Get Ready 4 Timbuktoo EdTech , designed to identify, support and prepare the most promising EdTech startups on the African continent.
✓ Led by the Timbuktoo initiative, this opportunity aims to support technological solutions capable of transforming learning systems, reducing educational inequalities and strengthening youth employability on a large scale.

To be eligible, startups must:
✓ be based in Africa;
✓ to have a prototype or testable product;
✓ to respond to a clear educational challenge (access, inclusion, quality, employability, pedagogy);
✓ be able to commit 6 to 8 hours per week for 3 months.

The UNDP particularly encourages applications from:
✓ led by women,
✓originating from rural areas,
✓ incorporating local languages ​​or accessibility solutions.

✓ be able to commit 6 to 8 hours per week for 3 months.

✓ Maturity diagnosis
A 360° analysis (product, market, traction, pedagogy, impact) to define a personalized support path.

✓ Expert learning modules
Online content relating to:
✓ growth and acquisition,
✓ financing and fundraising,
✓ product development,
✓ the learning sciences,
✓ impact and data management.

✓ High-level mentoring
Weekly sessions led by:
✓ experienced EdTech entrepreneurs,
✓ AI, product, UX, and impact specialists
✓ experts in pedagogy and financing.

✓ Financial support
Startups will be able to benefit from prototyping or user testing grants to develop their product/service with customers.

✓ Access to the Timbuktoo network and data-driven management
Real-time monitoring of progress, as well as privileged visibility with investment stakeholders and pan-African innovation networks.