Incubator & Accelerator
AI for Education Venture Builder & Incubation Program 2026
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The AI for Education Venture Builder and Incubation Program supports pre-formed teams in Southern Africa to develop impactful EdTech startups through expert mentorship, user testing, and equity-free seed funding.
Benefits
- 💰Equity-Free Seed Funding — Top five ventures receive direct, equity-free seed grants to accelerate growth
- 🛠️ Expert Support — Hands-on guidance from AI engineers, learning scientists, and business strategists
- 📊User Testing — Dedicated access to user testing for product assessment and improvement
Eligibility Criteria
- Pre-formed teams from nine eligible Southern African countries
- Focus on EdTech startups
- Teams must be in the ideation stage
Participation Commitments
- 🗓️ Program Duration — Eight-month program from September 2026 to June 2027
- 🌍 In-Person Orientation — Teams must attend an in-person bootcamp in Johannesburg
- 📈 Product Development — Teams must engage in product validation and user testing throughout the program
Target Region
Southern Africa
Target Sector
Education Technology (EdTech)
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