Recruitment of an Ecosystem Support Structure for Startup Pre-incubation, Incubation, and Acceleration in Lubumbashi
- Country
- 🇨🇩 DR Congo
- Deadline
- Friday, 20 November 2026 at 14:00
- Buyer
- Digital Transformation Project
- Source
- World Bank
- Project
- DRC Digital Transformation Project
- Published
- 11 Nov 2026
Summary
The Government of DR Congo is recruiting an Ecosystem Support Structure (SAE) to provide pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration services for digital startups under the Akili Digital program, pilot phase in Lubumbashi. Funded by the World Bank and AFD, the contract starts January 2027 for 24 months. The mission aims to support selected startups through technical mentorship, business coaching, and access to prototyping facilities to foster growth and market readiness. Applicants must have at least 5 years experience and knowledge of the local digital ecosystem. Tender documents are on mediacongo.net and ugptn.cd. Deadline for expressions of interest is November 20, 2026.
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