The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), in partnership with AUDA-NEPAD, has launched a Call for Proposals under the COYWA Programme to support 16 youth- and women-led enterprises across the eight East African Community countries (Burundi, DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania).
Selected enterprises will receive grants of up to $10,000, along with incubation, mentoring and a pitching opportunity at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference.
Application deadline: 15 February 2026.
https://sti.easteco.org/documents/call-for-innovation-challenge.pdf
