The Pan-African Incubation Programme offers a wide range of benefits designed to support the growth and success of participating startups. Selected teams will gain access to structured training and capacity-building sessions that focus on key areas such as business development, financial management, product scaling, and market expansion.

Participants will also benefit from mentorship provided by experienced industry experts, investors, and professionals in the agritech and entrepreneurship ecosystem. This mentorship plays a crucial role in refining business models, strengthening operational strategies, and improving overall competitiveness.

In addition, the programme provides access to a network of partners, stakeholders, and potential investors, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and funding. Startups may also gain visibility through pitch events, demo days, and exposure to global audiences interested in supporting innovative African ventures.

While specific financial support may vary, the programme is designed to significantly reduce the barriers that startups face in scaling their operations by providing technical support, strategic guidance, and ecosystem access. Overall, the experience equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to grow sustainable and impactful businesses.

be considered for this programme, applicants must be founders or representatives of agritech startups that are operating within an African country. The programme is open to entrepreneurs from across the continent, meaning individuals and teams from East, West, Central, North, and Southern Africa are all encouraged to apply.

Eligible startups should be actively developing or implementing technology-driven solutions that address challenges within the agricultural sector. These may include innovations in areas such as precision farming, digital marketplaces, agricultural finance, climate-smart agriculture, supply chain optimization, and food processing technologies.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their startup has a clear value proposition and the potential to scale within and beyond their local markets. While both early-stage and growth-stage startups may be considered, preference is often given to those that have already developed a minimum viable product (MVP) or have begun pilot operations.

In addition, startups should show a strong commitment to creating social and economic impact, particularly in improving livelihoods, increasing agricultural productivity, and enhancing food security across Africa. Teams must also be willing to fully participate in the incubation programme, including training sessions, mentorship activities, and collaborative engagements.

This Pan-African incubation programme by United Nations Development Programme is open to startups from across all African countries. There are no restrictions to specific regions, meaning entrepreneurs from East, West, Central, North, and Southern Africa are all eligible to apply.

The programme is designed as a continental initiative, aiming to bring together innovative agritech startups from different parts of Africa to collaborate, grow, and scale within a shared ecosystem.

To qualify, applicants must ensure that their startup is registered or operating within an African country, and that their solution addresses agricultural challenges relevant to the African context. In addition, startups are typically expected to demonstrate innovation, scalability, and the potential to create impact in areas such as food systems, sustainability, or agricultural productivity. 

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