UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for AgriTech Startups 2026

The UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for AgriTech Startups 2026 is part of UNDP’s timbuktoo initiative, a continent-wide platform aimed at supporting innovation and entrepreneurship across Africa. The programme is designed to identify and support technology-driven startups that are transforming key sectors such as agriculture, with a focus on scalability, sustainability, and impact. The incubation programme provides structured, intensive support to selected startups over a defined period. This includes business development training, expert-led learning modules, mentorship sessions, and product development support, helping startups strengthen their solutions, refine business models, and become investment-ready. Participants may also gain access to financial support such as prototyping or testing grants, as well as entry into a broader innovation network that connects them to partners and investors. The programme targets Africa-based startups with innovative solutions, typically requiring applicants to have a working prototype or testable product and a clear value proposition addressing real challenges. Selected participants benefit from exposure to a pan-African innovation ecosystem, with opportunities to scale their solutions, access funding pipelines, and contribute to improving livelihoods and food systems across the continent.