timbuktoo 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 and the timbuktoo AgriTech Hub, hosted in Ghana, with support from the Government of Japan, which is designed to identify, support and prepare promising startups building innovative solutions for Africa’s agricultural transformation. 

Startups admitted to the programme will receive structured incubation support delivered by accredited incubators within the timbuktoo ecosystem, alongside access to the broader continental network of founders, ecosystem partners, and investors. Participants will also gain access to the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation digital platform, powered by Seedstars’ SIGMA platform, which provides founders with structured tools, mentorship matching, learning resources, and AI-powered guidance to accelerate startup growth and prepare for investment readiness.

Programme Benefits  

AgriTech Startups selected for the programme will benefit from a combination of local incubation support and pan-African ecosystem access, including: 

• Structured incubation programmes delivered by leading African incubators 
• Access to experienced mentors, entrepreneurs and sector experts 
• Participation in a pan-African network of founders, incubators and ecosystem partners 
• Access to the SIGMA digital platform for startup development and progress tracking 
• Receive investment readiness support, including pitch development and investor engagement 
• Participate in demo days and ecosystem events across Africa 
• Access potential pathways to acceleration programmes and early-stage investment opportunities 

Programme Eligibility Criteria 

Eligible startups must: 

• Be based in Africa or building solutions targeting African agricultural markets 
• Have a prototype or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) 
• Have a committed founding team 
• Address a clearly defined challenge within the agricultural value chain 
• Demonstrate potential for growth and scalability