Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network is accepting applications
For incubators across the continent, Timbuktoo, the UNDP-backed innovation engine for Africa, is creating a significant new opportunity.
The Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network, a long-term partnership aimed at strengthening, professionalizing, and connecting incubators throughout Africa, is currently accepting applications.
Selected incubators will collaborate to co-design and implement incubation programs throughout Africa through the Pan-African Incubation Network. The objective is to establish a cohesive, top-notch support network that facilitates entrepreneurs’ smooth transition from concept to scale.
By joining, incubators become long-term partners of Timbuktoo, getting access to thematic innovation clusters spread around Africa, shared infrastructure, and global expertise.
Benefits to Seleted Incubators
- Collaboration with timbuktoo hubs to design and deliver incubation programmes
- Access to a shared digital platform for tools, playbooks, templates, and operational resources
- Mentorship network featuring African and global experts
- Market access pathways for the startups you support
- Funding pathway visibility for incubated ventures
- Strengthened incubation model, operations, and efficiency
- Greater continental visibility as a national ecosystem leader
- Long-term partnership status as part of the pan-African entrepreneurial infrastructure
Why This Matters
This initiative is designed to:
- Build a consistent startup journey from idea to scale across Africa
- Create stronger, more professional incubation practices
- Increase opportunities for African founders to access markets, mentors, and funding
- Position incubators as key players in national and regional innovation ecosystems
For incubators seeking more structure, tools, partners, and high-quality support systems, this alliance presents rare strategic value.
Eligibility & Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to incubators that:
- Support startups at early or growth stages
- Operate in any African country
- Have experience delivering training, mentorship, or founder support
- Are interested in long-term collaboration with continental partners
- Are committed to strengthening incubation standards and impact
Both established incubators and emerging but structured incubation organisations are encouraged to apply.
Application Timeline
Application opens December 1,2025 and closes January 10, 2026 (23:59 UTC)
Applications can be submitted by clicking here.
