The Techwings Africa Program is a continent-focused training and acceleration initiative designed to equip Africa’s aspiring tech founders with the skills, mentorship, and community needed to build and scale impactful digital products and businesses. Whether you’re an early-stage entrepreneur, developer, or product creator, this program helps sharpen your technical and entrepreneurial edge.
Participants dive into hands-on learning on product development, software engineering, UX/UI design, growth strategies, and building investor-ready solutions — strengthening both technical and commercial capabilities.
🤝 Mentorship & Expert Support
Techwings connects you with industry mentors, experienced founders, and subject-matter experts who provide guidance throughout the programme, helping you refine your idea and accelerate progress.
🚀 Entrepreneurship Guidance
Learn to validate ideas, define product market fit, build customer-centric solutions, and apply lean startup methodology to real-world digital challenges.
🌍 Collaborative Community
Techwings fosters a network of peers, innovators, and tech professionals across Africa — a space to share knowledge, build teams, and access opportunities.
📈 Growth & Exposure Opportunities
Participants benefit from structured learning cohorts and visibility within a broader tech ecosystem, including potential links to funding networks, partner programs, and industry events.
Who Should Apply (Ideal Participants)
Techwings Africa is well-suited for:
Aspiring tech entrepreneurs looking to build scalable technology ventures
Developers and product builders interested in integrating business strategy with technical skills
Early-stage startup teams seeking strategic refinement and market readiness
Innovators passionate about solving challenges in Africa through tech solutions
Students and recent graduates motivated to deepen skills and launch careers in tech entrepreneurship
No advanced degree is required, what matters most is curiosity, commitment to learning, and a strong interest in building solutions that matter in your community or market.
Program Structure & Focus Areas
While specific delivery details may vary by cohort, core themes typically include:
Product Strategy & Lean Startup Fundamentals
Software Engineering Practices & Collaborative Development
User Experience and Design Thinking
Market Research and Customer Validation
Growth, Marketing, and Revenue Models
Pitching, Investment Readiness, and Business Planning
The curriculum is structured to blend practical projects with applied learning, allowing participants to build real products as they progress.
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, with expanding markets in fintech, e-commerce, agritech, healthtech, and education tech. However, many founders lack access to structured training that bridges technical skills and business strategy. Techwings addresses this gap by supporting talent development at the intersection of tech and entrepreneurship.
For young innovators and early-stage founders, this program can:
✔ Build hard and soft skills that employers and investors value
✔ Strengthen your startup or prototype with strategic guidance
✔ Help you join a community of like-minded builders across Africa
✔ Increase confidence in product development and launching ventures
