The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026

Published: June 29, 2026
Deadline: Ongoing
Category: Entrepreneurs
Eligible Locations: Africa

Applications are currently being accepted for The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encourgaged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme

The timbuktoo MineTech Hub will identify and support startups building technology to make African mining safer, cleaner and more transparent — from equipment that protects artisanal miners, to tools that track where minerals come from, to systems that monitor environmental damage before it spreads.

Sponsor Organisation: UNDP

Benefits of The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme

Startups selected for the programme will received structured incubation from accredited incubators inside the timbuktoo network, plus access to mentors, investors and founders across the continent through the timbuktoo digital platform, built to match founders with mentorship, learning resources, and AI-powered guidance as they prepare for investment.

The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme Requirements

To be eligible, startups must be based in Africa or building solutions for African mining markets.
They must also have a working prototype or MVP, a committed team, and a clear answer to a real problem somewhere in the mining value chain. Applications from women-led and youth-led startups are especially encouraged, and from founders working in underserved or mining-affected communities.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with new cohorts admitted every three months. The first cohort begins in July 2026.