Call for Applications: Join the Pan-African Incubation Programme for AgriTech Startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications for AgriTech startups to join the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network, anchored at the timbuktoo AgriTech Hub in Ghana.
This programme is designed to identify and support technology-driven startups that are developing innovative solutions to transform Africa’s agricultural sector. It focuses on strengthening agricultural productivity, improving food systems, increasing farmer incomes, and building climate-resilient agriculture across the continent.
Selected startups will be integrated into a pan-African ecosystem of incubators, mentors, investors, and innovation hubs, with access to both localised incubation support and continental networks. The programme is delivered through accredited incubators and supported by a digital platform powered by Seedstars’ SIGMA system, providing structured tools, mentorship matching, and AI-supported guidance.
Type of Support
This is an incubation and ecosystem support programme (non-grant), providing:
• Structured incubation through leading African incubators
• Access to mentors, entrepreneurs, and sector experts
• Investment readiness support (pitch development and investor engagement)
• Participation in demo days and ecosystem events
• Access to the pan-African timbuktoo network
• Use of the SIGMA digital platform for startup development and tracking
• Exposure to acceleration programmes and early-stage investment pathways
Eligibility – Countries
• Open to startups based in Africa
• Startups building solutions targeting African agricultural markets are also eligible
Eligibility – Organisations
• AgriTech startups
• Early-stage ventures with innovation-driven business models
• Startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or prototype
• Founding teams with demonstrated commitment
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
• Be based in Africa or targeting African markets
• Have a working prototype or MVP
• Have a committed founding team
• Address a clear challenge within the agricultural value chain
• Demonstrate scalability and growth potential
Priority is given to:
• Women-led startups
• Youth entrepreneurs
• Startups operating in underserved or rural communities
Focus Areas
Solutions may include:
• Climate-smart agriculture
• Precision agriculture
• Agricultural data and analytics
• Market access platforms
• Agri-finance solutions
• Supply chain innovations
• Food processing technologies
• Sustainable agricultural inputs
Programme Timeline
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
• Startups are selected into quarterly cohorts
• First cohort starts: May 2026
Deadline
27 April 2026
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Application Link