SafeTech Africa HackLab 2026: Innovating Safe Spaces
UNFPA (ESARO & WCARO) and Spotlight Initiative, with AU Women, Gender and Youth Directorate, UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women Africa; finalists pitch at YouthConnekt Africa Summit (Nov 2026)
- Deadline
- 18 Oct 2026
- Location
- Africa; finalists pitch at YouthConnekt Africa Summit (Nov 2026), Africa (regional)
- Funding / salary
- 4 winners: seed grants USD 5,000-10,000 each
- Education
- Not applicable
- Organisation type
- International Organization
Who can apply
Yes - Tanzania is in UNFPA ESARO region
Young African innovators aged 18-35 (official page); individuals or teams; residents of UNFPA East & Southern Africa or West & Central Africa regions (Tanzania is in UNFPA ESARO). Solutions at concept, early prototype or early pilot stage.
Requirements
Choose one theme: safe physical & community spaces, safe informational spaces, safe digital spaces; team details (age, gender, nationality, roles)
Benefits
Pitch coaching, virtual showcase, live pitch at YouthConnekt Africa Summit Nov 2026, investor matchmaking, visibility
How to apply
Apply only through the official website. FursaTele never asks for payment, and real employers and scholarship providers don’t either.
OPP-40 · Posted 12 Oct 2026 · Report