AGEA Start-up Lab 2026

About

An accelerator program designed for researchers, students, and innovators to transform their scientific ideas into scalable business ventures, providing intensive training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.

Benefits

• 🎓Intensive Training
  Participants receive comprehensive investment readiness training to enhance their business acumen.
• 🤝Personalized Mentorship
  Access to tailored mentorship from industry experts to guide startup development.
• 💰Funding Opportunities
  Opportunities to connect with potential investors and secure funding for growth.
• 🌐Global Networking
  Engagement with a network of innovators and investors from around the world.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a researcher, student, or innovator with a game-changing idea
• Must be affiliated with universities in eligible African countries (Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tunisia)
• Startups should be grounded in scientific research or advanced technology
• Startups should have progressed to MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or MMP (Minimum Marketable Product) stage
• Startups should show strong potential for scalability and long-term growth.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit a project through the official application platform
• Late submissions will not be considered
• Participants are encouraged to prepare and submit their projects early.

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

All sectors