The Techwings Africa Program is a training and acceleration programme with a focus on the continent that aims to provide budding tech entrepreneurs in Africa with the community, mentorship, and skills they need to create and grow successful digital products and enterprises. This curriculum helps hone your technical and entrepreneurial skills, regardless of whether you’re a developer, product creator, or early-stage entrepreneur.
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When is the Application Deadline:
November 30th, 2025
Tell Me About The Training and Acceleration Programme:
The TechWings Africa Program is a 6-month, fully-sponsored entrepreneurial acceleration track for African tech professionals. Participants gain hands-on startup experience, mentorship from top industry leaders, and practical training to build, validate, or scale tech ventures. The program is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).
Which Fields are Eligible?
- Tech entrepreneurship
- Software engineering & development
- Product design & UX/UI
- Digital business solutions (FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, Agritech, E-commerce)
- Early-stage startup development
Type:
Fully-sponsored mentorship, training, and entrepreneurial acceleration program
Who can Apply?
- African tech professionals based in Kenya or Uganda
- Aspiring founders, developers, or product builders
- Individuals with entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity, and commitment to building solutions in Africa
- Students, recent graduates, or early-stage startup teams
How are Applicants Selected?
- Competitive application process evaluating motivation, entrepreneurial readiness, and potential impact
- Selection based on clarity of idea, commitment, and readiness to participate fully in the 6-month program
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Kenya and Uganda
Where will the Training and Acceleration Programme Be Taken?
Online and in-person sessions via Tunga Academy; mentorship may include virtual interactions with investors and startup experts
How Many Awards?
Limited spots per cohort (exact number not specified)
What is the Benefit of the Training and Acceleration Programme?
- Access to a 6-month structured entrepreneurial program
- Hands-on startup experience in African tech startups
- One-on-one mentorship with industry experts and founders
- Guidance on launching and scaling tech ventures
- Networking opportunities within a Pan-African tech ecosystem
- Exposure to potential investors and funding networks
- Practical business and product development training
How Long Will it Last?
6 months, with tracks including intensive bootcamps, mentorship, and project-based work
How to Apply:
- Visit the official TechWings Africa page: https://academy.tunga.io/techwings/
- Review eligibility and program details.
- Prepare your application:
- Brief introduction of yourself
- Your idea or current project (if any)
- Why you want to join the program
- What you hope to build or learn
- Submit online before the deadline.
- Await notification of selection and onboarding instructions.