F6S BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups 2024

This is your call if you’re running an African Deeptech startup with an MVP produced in the process, early traction, and a vision for impact. Apply for the BRAIN program right now.

BRAIN (Bridging Research and Innovation) is a comprehensive program that intends to stimulate Deep Tech Innovation in Africa by providing access to world-class possibilities for scientist-entrepreneurs who are solving fundamental concerns.

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 boot camp 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.

• Table of Content
• About F-ounder-S (F6S)
• BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups
• Aim and Benefits of BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups
• Requirements for BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About F-ounder-S (F6S)

F6S stands for F-ounder-S. Our mission is to help founders and startups grow to solve the world's pressing social, economic, environmental, sustainability and innovation problems. F6S is a leading global founder and startup network with more than five million members. F6S has delivered billions in growth to startup founders and their companies - working together with corporates, governments and programs in the global startup ecosystem. The F6S network delivers co... more... read more... continue reading

BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups

Aim and Benefits of BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups

• 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 USD 50,000

Requirements for BRAIN 3.0 For African Deeptech Startups Qualification

• Your startup is incorporated in the African continent
• You have a strong Deep Tech innovation based on scientific research
• Your startup is currently in and/or near an MVP stage
• Your startup demonstrates a path towards intellectual property (IP)
• Your startup demonstrates early traction or early deals
• Your startup started securing initial grants, funds
• Your startup is aimed to scale internationally

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit F6S website