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Vacancy title:
Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme 2026
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Civil & Government]
Jobs at:
United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP )
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, April 27 2026
Duty Station:
Ghana | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme
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.
Benefits of The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme
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
The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme Requirements
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
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Applications are open on a rolling basis, with startups admitted through quarterly cohorts.
The first cohort will begin in May 2026, with additional cohorts starting every three months.
Deadline for applications: 27th April 2026
Interested startups can submit their applications via the dedicated platform:
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