Closed on 27 September 2026
Injini AI Venture Builder and Incubation Program 2026
- Deadline
- Applications close at midnight on 27 September 2026, though candidates are encouraged to apply early as submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Funding
- Partial fundingTravel · AccommodationUSD 25,000
- Host country
- South Africa
- Who can apply
- South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Fields
- Education · Entrepreneurship
- Duration
- 8 months
- Awards
- 5
- Funder
- Injini
Verified on 9 September 2026 against injini.africa · How we verify
AI ventures in education from nine countries, including South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe, can win USD 25,000 in equity-free seed capital and coaching. Apply by 27 September 2026.
Who can apply?
Applicants must have 2 years of experience and be from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. The program is open to any level in the fields of Education and Entrepreneurship.
What does the funding cover?
Top 5 incubation ventures receive USD 25,000 in equity-free seed capital. Benefits include travel, accommodation, hands-on coaching from AI and EdTech experts, dedicated user testing, financial sustainability advice, and brand and MEL support.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
The deadline is midnight on 27 September 2026. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis and the program duration is 8 months.
How to apply?
- Review the requirements on the official page.
- Submit your application via the official page.
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Questions and answers
Who can apply for Injini?
South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
What does Injini cover?
Travel, Accommodation.
Can I apply for Injini from South Africa?
Open.