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A UNDP-backed initiative aimed at creating a pan-African innovation ecosystem by investing in tech startups.
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Nigerian startup takes top prize at UNDP’s pan-African edtech accelerator
TechCabal - Jul 03, 2026
Data Entry Academy won first place in the UNDP's Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech accelerator. The startup received a $10,000 prize after competing against 1,429 applicants from across Africa.

UNDP launches “timbuktoo” financing initiative for African startups
Disrupt Africa - Jan 23, 2024
The UNDP has launched the 'timbuktoo' initiative to support Africa's startup ecosystem. The initiative aims to mobilize and invest $1 billion to transform 100 million livelihoods and create 10 million new jobs.

UNDP launches “timbuktoo” financing initiative for African startups
Disrupt Africa - Jan 22, 2024
The UNDP has launched the 'timbuktoo' initiative to support Africa's startup ecosystem. The initiative aims to mobilize and invest $1 billion to transform 100 million livelihoods and create 10 million new jobs.
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