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Halcyon Africa Innovation: Agriculture and Food Security Accelerator 2027
Halcyon
An opportunity for Ugandan university spinouts and research-led businesses improving agriculture, food security or climate resilience. Best suited to ventures already demonstrating commercial traction.
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- Deadline
- 23 October 2026 for initial eligibility submission; invited applications due 30 October 2026. Times and timezones not stated
- Funding / benefit
- Up to USD 10,000
- Career stage
- Founders of eligible ventures
- Eligibility
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Methods Bench assessment
Is this a good fit?
Our interpretation of the call, not official eligibility advice.
Worth pursuing if
- Your research has become a scalable, impact-focused business
- You have a minimum viable product and a paid pilot or revenue
- You can attend all required sessions, including residencies in Accra and Nairobi
Probably skip if
- You have only an untested idea
- You cannot commit to the programme
- You are looking for an academic research grant
Prepare first: Evidence of traction and a clear impact case.
Eligibility
- Who
- Full-time CEOs or primary decision-makers, aged at least 21, proficient in English
- Traction
- Minimum viable product and a paid pilot or revenue required
- Format
- Virtual launch in February 2027; residencies in Accra and Nairobi in March and May–June
Funding and benefits
- US$10,000 equity-free support per venture
- US$10,000 in AWS credits
- Coaching and access to advisers and networks
US$10,000 equity-free support per venture, plus US$10,000 in AWS credits and advisory support. Cloud credits are not cash.
What you need to prepare
- Eligibility form
- Product, customer and revenue evidence for the invitation stage
- 1. Eligibility submission
Initial eligibility form due 23 October 2026
- 2. Invited application
Invited applications due 30 October 2026
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