Apply now for the BRAIN Program ($50K): Africa's Deeptech Startups!

African Deeptech Startup? Apply For BRAIN Program ($50K)

Key Points:

The BRAIN program aims to foster deep tech innovation in Africa
20 Pan-African deep tech startups will be selected to join a 1-week regional bootcamp in Cairo
Selected startups will receive mentorship, international exposure, and cash prizes

If you’re running an African Deeptech startup with an MVP developed in the process, early traction, and a vision for impact, this is your call! Apply now for the BRAIN program.

BRAIN (Bridging Research and Innovation) is a holistic program that aims to foster Deep Tech Innovation in Africa by enabling scientist-entrepreneurs who are solving fundamental challenges to access world-class opportunities. The program, conducted by Open Startup International in partnership with MIT Legatum Center, MIT Executive MBAs and MIT Africa supports 20 Pan-African Deep Tech startups to join a 1-week regional bootcamp in Cairo, Egypt, co-developed with experts from MIT and the African innovation ecosystem to benefit from tailored mentorship and support while competing to be among the finalist teams who will have immersion visits in different ecosystems.

Benefits of participation:

Holistic educational curriculum grounded in practice and developed by experts from one of the best leading universities-MIT
Tailored mentoring and networking with different ecosystem experts
International exposure through Immersive visits to the US, France, and Africa for the 8 pre-selected startups based on needs
Matching with talents
Investor matching and soft landing opportunities
Cash Prizes up to $50K

Eligibility for participation: