2026 TechSkills Marketplace Program

About

The 2026 TechSkills Marketplace Program, organized by the Ministry of Innovation and Technology in Ethiopia in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University Africa, offers African tech startups the opportunity to access top graduate interns, co-fund stipends, and enhance their innovation capabilities through mentorship and networking, all while focusing on technology and digital innovation projects.

Benefits

• Access to top graduate interns from CMU-Africa
• Shared funding opportunity for intern stipends, reducing costs
• Increased visibility within the CMU-Africa innovation lab network
• Talent development to drive impactful innovation projects
• Accelerated innovation processes for businesses

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be registered and operating in Africa
• Must co-fund interns
• Focus on technology or digital innovation projects
• Commitment to provide mentorship and collaboration opportunities
• Accepts remote or hybrid work models