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About this opportunity

The timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme aims to identify and support innovative mining-tech start-ups from across Africa, focusing on tech-enabled solutions that revolutionise the mining industry.

Benefits include:

$25,000 equity‑free funding for selected startups (Phase II)
Mentorship and tailored workshops (problem definition, prototyping, business modeling, pitching)
Access to regulators, mining corporations, and innovation hubs
Post‑grant support for scaling solutions

Focus areas:

Waste management & efficient mineral recovery
Data visualization & interpretation
Drone applications & surveying
Sustainability‑focused mining innovations

UNDP Africa + timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation + NISIROther

Timbuktoo MineTech Accelerator Programme

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Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Benefits include:

$25,000 equity‑free funding for selected startups (Phase II)
Mentorship and tailored workshops (problem definition, prototyping, business modeling, pitching)
Access to regulators, mining corporations, and innovation hubs
Post‑grant support for scaling solutions

Focus areas:

Waste management & efficient mineral recovery
Data visualization & interpretation
Drone applications & surveying
Sustainability‑focused mining innovations

Who can apply

Founders must be nationals of an African Union member state and domiciled in Africa
Startups must address mining challenges with tech‑enabled solutions
Strong encouragement for applications from women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups

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