Deadline: February 18, 2026
Applications are open for the UNDP Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech Program 2026. The UNDP Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech is a pan-African online incubation program designed to strengthen entrepreneurial maturity, growth, and access to financing for African EdTech companies. It is offered by the UNDP as part of the timbuktoo initiative and is implemented with Pitch Palabre.
This program will support 50 EdTech startups that have at least a working prototype. This is an opportunity to turn your EdTech idea into real impact.
Benefits
- Maturity assessment: A comprehensive assessment (product, market, impact, traction) to tailor a personalized journey.
- Expert educational content: Modules dedicated to growth, financing, marketing, data, and learning sciences.
- High-level mentoring: Weekly sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and experts (AI, product, pedagogy, impact assessment).
- Financial support: Prototyping and user testing grants, subject to the validation of key deliverables.
- Networking and data-driven management: Real-time performance tracking and privileged access to Timbuktoo’s future hubs and investment opportunities.
Eligibility
- Be based in Africa;
- Have a prototype or testable product available;
- Responding to a clear educational challenge (access, inclusion, quality, employability, teaching methods);
- Commit to dedicating 6 to 8 hours per week for the duration of the programme.
Application
Join the next generation of African EdTech startups. Application deadline: February 18, 2026.
For more information, visit UNDP timbuktoo EdTech Program.
