UNDP UniPod Ignite Entrepreneurship – Idea to Venture Bootcamp 2026

About

A fully sponsored online bootcamp designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and early-stage innovators across Africa transform their ideas into viable ventures through structured learning, practical assignments, and expert guidance. Participants will engage in live sessions and complete weekly activities to develop their business concepts effectively.

Benefits

• 🎓Structured Learning
  Participants will develop their ventures using structured learning sessions, practical assignments, and customer discovery activities
• 🧑‍🏫 Expert Guidance
  Guidance from experienced entrepreneurship facilitators
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts throughout the program
• 💻Fully Funded
  This is a fully funded online programme, covering all costs for participants.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to aspiring entrepreneurs, students, graduates, and early-stage innovators across Africa
• Teams working on the same venture are welcome to participate, but each member must complete an individual application
• Participants must be able to commit to the four-week programme, including attendance at all live sessions and completion of weekly practical activities.

Participation Commitments

• Four-week programme duration
• Attendance at all live sessions required
• Completion of weekly practical activities required.

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

All sectors