Deadline: December 1, 2025

Applications are open for the Carnegie Mellon University Africa TechSkills Marketplace Program 2026. The TechSkills Marketplace Program connects African startups with top CMU-Africa student talent to solve real-world technical challenges while nurturing future-ready innovators. Through this program, startups gain access to skilled interns in areas such as AI, data science, software engineering, and product development, while contributing to hands-on learning that drives Africa’s digital transformation.

Benefits


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  • Access to high-performing CMU-Africa graduate interns
  • A co-funded internship model where CMU-Africa supports part of the stipend cost
  • Access and visibility to CMU-Africa’s Innovation Hub partner network and innovation ecosystem
  • An opportunity to nurture talent while scaling impactful solutions

Eligibility

They are seeking impact-driven startups that are:

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  • Registered and operational in Africa (with a clear business model or product in development)
  • Able to co-fund the internship
  • Able to provide projects focused on technology or digital innovation such as developing a digital platform, enhancing data systems, improving product design, or building AI-driven solutions etc
  • Committed to mentorship and collaboration, providing a supportive environment for graduate student interns
  • Open to remote or hybrid engagement models with interns from CMU-Africa

Application

Key Dates

  • January-February 2026: Startup and MSME selection
  • March-May 2026: Matching and onboarding
  • June 2026: Internships begin

Click here to apply


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For more information, visit TechSkills Marketplace Program.

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