timbuktoo Africa

From Tunisia to Morocco: Meet Amine Rekhis, Co-founder and COO of D-WEE HealthCare, and cohort member from our timbuktoo HealthTech Hub. D-WEE Healthcare is a startup specialized in the manufacturing of medical mobility devices to transform manual wheelchairs to automatic wheelchairs. This innovative wheelchair design is reimagining mobility for people living with disabilities. Get inspired! #GITEX2025 #GITEXMorocco

UniPod Mauritanie is honored to have welcomed Mr. Moustapha Sy Ndiaye, leather valorization specialist and Founder/CEO of MARAZ Industrie. His visit sparked insightful discussions on advancing Craftsmanship of Excellence in the leather sector, alongside Adam Coulibaly of PNUD Mauritanie and Professor Kane of the University of Nouakchott. A valuable exchange that strengthens our shared commitment to elevating local expertise and innovation in leather craftsmanship.

timbuktoo UniPods are a launchpad for turning bold ideas into impactful solutions. More than just a space, each pod is a place where young changemakers unite to innovate, collaborate, and bring their visions to life. Welcome to the Sepobi UniPod 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/guug3x4B UNDP Lesotho

Selected among 495 applicants, CYTO is leading the charge, reshaping the narrative for Africans. Thank you Viva Technology for this validation. Congratulations to our fellow timbuktoo Africa cohort members, eMaisha Pay (Baobab ‘24) and UltraTeb! CYTO is unstoppable!

🎉 40 pan-African startups from were unveiled as the first cohort taking part in the timbuktoo #ManuTech Hub bootcamp. Join us to welcome them to the start of an exciting journey with #timbuktoo! UNDP Ethiopia Ahunna Eziakonwa Samuel Gbaydee Doe Joanne Manda

💡🌍 Startups from the #timbuktoo thematic Hubs welcomed UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, HRH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden to the UNDP Nigeria Innovation Centre, where they shared bold, youth-led ideas driving sustainable development across Africa. Big thanks to 🇸🇪 core support to UNDP and all #PartnersAtCore for empowering the next generation of change makers.

🚀 Meet Khumbo Mindiera, a 26-year-old visionary from Malawi, with a clear mission to develop a sustainable energy solution that could address Malawi’s energy crisis using locally sourced materials to create a clean, sustainable energy solution for his community. 🌱💡 His innovative biogas project is set to change the way Malawians cook and power their homes, all while combating deforestation and environmental degradation. This is the future of youth-led innovation—driven by the power of local resources, global knowledge, and creative problem-solving. ✨ 🔗 - https://lnkd.in/eQNr_whZ Malawi University of Science and Technology UNDP Malawi

In this episode of #VoicesfromthePod, Retiana shares the story behind her groundbreaking invention, her experiences as an innovator, and her time at Mukuba UniPod in Zambia. Don’t miss out on this powerful discussion about youth-driven innovation! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekN2TW3W UNDP Zambia

🌍Empowering Africa's Digital Future: Women like ALINE Nicole, Co-founder, GEUZA Ltd are leading the charge! Through timbuktoo Africa, women gain the resources and networks to grow their businesses and create lasting impact. Be inspired! #ForAllWomenAndGirls 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekG2zCkU

💜This International Women's Day, we celebrate women shaping the future of health innovation across Africa! From antimicrobial textiles to improving accessibility to healthcare, these trailblazers are making waves through their startups. Get inspired! #ForAllWomenAndGirls 🔗 Read more - https://lnkd.in/ejS527hi