Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation (MoCTI), Sierra Leone Opportunities

The five-month accelerator supports 4–5 youth-led startups through ideation, open-source development, pilot testing and readiness for the Digital Public Goods registry. Delivery is hybrid in Freetown and online. The programme includes a lead mentor for each startup, weekly technical support clinics, Learning Passport DPG modules, access to an innovation lab and open datasets, structured DPG-compliance support, and a Demo Day with government, partners and investors. The official page does not state a closing date or cash grant, so none is claimed.

The official call seeks youth-led startups with an existing minimum viable product, a solution aligned with national needs, willingness to open-source the technology, and commitment to responsible, secure and interoperable digital tools.