AGEA Start-up Lab 2026

The AGEA Start-up Lab 2026 is a specialized program designed to transform scientific research or technology-driven ideas into scalable, market-ready startups. It targets early-stage founders across Africa and provides intensive investment-readiness training, mentorship, and exposure to funding opportunities. Participants gain access to a structured ecosystem to accelerate startup growth and prepare for investment.

Intensive investment-readiness training, personalized mentorship, exposure to funding opportunities, and global networking with investors and industry leaders.

Open to scientists, researchers, university-affiliated staff, postgraduate students, and recent graduates affiliated with universities in eligible African countries.

Submit an application describing your startup or project through the official program platform.