UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for CreativeTech Startups 2026

Applications are open for the UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for CreativeTech Startups 2026. Startups join timbuktoo Launchpad through the timbuktoo Creatives Hub in South Africa to receive incubation support, mentorship, digital tools, and access to a pan-African ecosystem of founders, investors, and innovation partners. The programme aims to help African startups building technology-enabled solutions across the creative industries scale up and become investment-ready.

Structured incubation programmes delivered by leading African incubators; access to mentors, entrepreneurs and industry experts; participation in a pan-African network of founders and partners; access to Seedstars SIGMA platform for startup development and progress tracking; investment readiness support including pitch development and investor engagement; opportunities to participate in demo days and ecosystem events across Africa; potential pathways to acceleration programmes and early-stage investment opportunities.

Eligible startups should be based in Africa or building solutions targeting African markets, have a prototype or MVP, a committed founding team, and be developing a technology-enabled solution relevant to the creative economy.

Apply through the official UNDP Timbuktoo Launchpad Programme webpage.