timbuktoo UniPods AI Innovation Programme Cohort 2
OPPORTUNITY ALERT
PROGRAMME: timbuktoo UniPods AI Innovation Programme Cohort 2
APPLICATIONS: OPEN
DEADLINE: 30 October 2026
WHO SHOULD APPLY
timbuktoo UniPods is looking for innovators building early-stage AI and AI-enabled solutions who are ready to develop their ideas further.
Applications are open to both individuals and teams.
No pitch deck is required. Applicants should demonstrate real ideas, real code and a strong drive to build.
WHAT SELECTED INNOVATORS WILL RECEIVE
Access to an AI course from MIT.
AI technical skilling to strengthen technical capabilities.
Structured support to develop and advance AI solutions.
Wadhwani’s 14-week entrepreneurship programme covering:
- Customer discovery
- Business modelling
- Taking products to market
- Investment readiness
Access to technical mentors and the wider timbuktoo network.
Opportunity to participate in an in-person bootcamp in Addis Ababa.
WHO IS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Early-stage innovators developing AI or AI-enabled solutions.
Individuals and teams with promising ideas and the capacity to build and test their solutions.
Female innovators are especially encouraged to apply.
WHY APPLY
The programme provides selected innovators with technical learning, entrepreneurship training, mentorship and access to a broader innovation network to help move their AI solutions from ideas towards market readiness.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 OCTOBER 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Interested innovators should complete the online application form before the deadline.
