UNDP Pan-African MineTech Exploration Technology Pre-Incubation Programme
- Country:
- Botswana, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Amount:
- Amount not specified
- Deadline:
- 16 Oct 2026
Funder: UNDP, timbuktoo MineTech Hub and ecosystem partners
In short
A 10-week pre-incubation programme for young teams turning mining and exploration challenges into prototypes, with mentoring and a chance at seed funding.
About this opportunity
The Pan-African MineTech Exploration Technology Pre-Incubation Programme, run by the timbuktoo MineTech Hub with UNDP, helps teams turn mining and mineral exploration challenges into practical technology solutions. It starts with a 10-week validation and pre-incubation phase and a pitch-based selection process, followed by hybrid concept development and prototyping with online workshops and hands-on work at UniPods. Selected teams may compete for seed funding to build low-fidelity prototypes, and receive mentoring, industry engagement, venture readiness support and intellectual property guidance. High-potential teams may progress to MineTech Hub incubation. The seed funding amount is not stated. Each member must provide a valid national ID, and female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Questions can go to zambia.minetech.hub@undp.org or coordinator@unipod.org.mw.
Requirements
Team based in Botswana, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia or Zimbabwe
Team of 2 to 5 members, all aged 18 to 35
Valid national ID for each member
Also good to have
- Women team members
- Skills across computer science, data science, mining engineering or geomatics
Always confirm on the official page before applying.
How to apply
- 1
Form your team
Bring together 2 to 5 people aged 18 to 35 with complementary skills, all based in Botswana, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia or Zimbabwe, and agree each person's role.
Open step link - 2
Submit the application form
Complete the online form by 16 October 2026 and have each member's national ID ready.
Open step link - 3
Pitch if shortlisted
Selection is pitch-based. Contact your local UniPod or the MineTech Hub with questions.
Documents you will need
- Other
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