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Timbuktoo CreativeTech Launchpad 2026
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) — timbuktoo initiative
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Funding amount
Not specified as a direct cash grant.
Deadline
August 31, 2026
Level
Mid Career
Early Career
Other
What's covered
Mentorship
Accelerator
Airfare
About this opportunity
The timbuktoo CreativeTech Launchpad is a pan-African incubation programme for CreativeTech startups developing technology-enabled solutions for Africa's creative economy. The programme is designed for entrepreneurs building scalable products or businesses across areas such as digital content, animation, gaming, music, film, design, creator-economy platforms, immersive technologies and AI-powered creative solutions. Selected startups receive incubation support and access to a wider African entrepreneurial ecosystem
Requirements
- Be a CreativeTech startup operating in Africa.
- Have a technology-enabled solution connected to the creative economy.
- Demonstrate potential for growth and scalability.
- Have a viable product, solution or business concept.
- Operate within areas such as digital content, animation, gaming, music, film, design, creator economy, immersive technology or AI-enabled creative solutions.
- Be prepared to participate in the incubation programme.
- Women-led startups, youth entrepreneurs and founders from underserved communities are particularly encouraged to apply.