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CTIC Dakar Accelerator Programme

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About this opportunity

CTIC Dakar accelerates tech startups in Senegal and francophone West Africa through mentorship, investor access, and co-working space. You need a full-time founding team, a scalable business model, and a pitch deck ready to apply.

CTIC Dakar is Senegal's leading tech hub and accelerator, offering structured acceleration programmes for digital and tech startups in West Africa. Accepted startups receive co-working space, mentorship, access to investor networks, and business development support to help them scale and raise funding.

Who can apply

  • Tech-enabled startups based in Senegal or francophone West Africa
  • Businesses at early or growth stage
  • Founding team committed to work full-time on the venture
  • Companies operating in technology, fintech, agritech, healthtech, or e-commerce sectors
  • Startups with a business model demonstrating clear scalability potential

Not eligible

  • Non-tech or non-digital businesses
  • Teams where founders are not available full-time
  • Established companies or those primarily seeking cost reduction rather than growth

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Documents you will need

  • Completed application form
  • Pitch deck
  • Business plan or executive summary
  • Details of founding team members and their roles
  • Evidence of market validation or early traction (if available)

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How to apply, step by step

  1. Gather your pitch deck and application form (obtain the form from CTIC Dakar's website or by contacting them directly)
  2. Prepare a clear business summary showing your scalability potential and current stage
  3. List your founding team members with their full-time commitment status and relevant experience
  4. Complete the application form with all required information and attach your pitch deck
  5. Submit your application through CTIC Dakar's designated channel (check their website for the submission portal or email address)
  6. Wait for initial screening; if shortlisted, prepare for an interview or pitch session with the selection panel
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How applications are selected

CTIC Dakar typically reviews applications based on team strength, business model clarity, market opportunity, and scalability. Shortlisted applicants are usually invited for interviews or live pitches. The programme assesses whether your startup fits the accelerator's focus areas and whether mentorship and investor access will meaningfully help you raise funding and grow. Selection timelines and cohort sizes are not publicly stated; contact CTIC Dakar directly for current intake dates.

What reviewers look for

  • Show genuine product-market fit or early user traction; founders building solutions without customer feedback are typically rejected
  • Demonstrate that your founding team is fully committed and has relevant complementary skills (technical, business, and domain expertise together perform better)
  • Explain clearly why your business model scales (unit economics, network effects, or market size that supports 10x growth within 2–3 years)
  • Pitch in French or English as appropriate, but ensure clarity; vague or poorly structured pitches reduce your chances
  • Evidence of prior startup experience or industry knowledge is valued, though not required

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have revenue or customers already?

No. The programme accepts early-stage startups, but showing at least some user interest, pre-orders, or validation of your problem significantly strengthens your application.

Can I apply if my team is not yet full-time on this venture?

No. CTIC Dakar requires founders to commit full-time. Part-time founders or those splitting attention across other projects are not eligible.

Does CTIC Dakar take equity or charge fees?

This is not stated in the available information. Contact CTIC Dakar directly to confirm whether there are programme fees, equity stakes, or other terms of participation.

How long is the acceleration programme?

The duration is not specified. Accelerator programmes in this region typically run 3–6 months, but you should confirm directly with CTIC Dakar.

Can I apply if my startup is based outside Senegal but in another francophone African country?

Yes. CTIC Dakar accepts startups from francophone West Africa, not only Senegal. Your business must still be tech-enabled and meet the other eligibility criteria.

Guide written from the official programme page on 16 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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