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UNITAR Programme 2026: Empowering Youth and Women amid Economic Instability
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
About this opportunity
Fully funded UNITAR programme for Sub-Saharan African countries addressing economic instability and promoting public-private partnerships between Japan and Africa.
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is launching a seven-month programme to strengthen the capacity of African youth and women to turn innovative ideas into scalable, investment-ready initiatives, with a focus on Africa–Japan collaboration.
What it offers
- A seven-month programme running 17 Aug 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
- Blended delivery combining virtual learning and in-person activities
- Four progressive phases: Foundations and Opportunity Development; Applied Innovation and Project Development; Leadership and International Engagement; and final project maturation
- Structured mentorship, applied learning, ecosystem exposure, and international engagement
- Opportunity to participate in a short immersion programme in Hiroshima, Japan
Who can apply
- Open to African youth and women
- Programme is designed to support participants in transforming innovative ideas into scalable, partnership-ready, and investment-oriented initiatives
What you'll do
- Identify real-world opportunities and build solution-oriented concepts
- Refine business models, financial and operational planning, and project structuring
- Develop partnership-ready and investment-oriented project proposals
- Strengthen leadership, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration competencies
- Integrate sustainability, gender equality, social impact, and SDG considerations
- Communicate project value propositions to investors, development partners, public institutions, and private-sector stakeholders
- Build long-term professional networks across African and international innovation ecosystems
How to apply
- Application-based selection
- Register via the programme website
- Submit required application materials as specified on the registration page
Good to know
- Deadline: 31 Jul 2026
- Programme is implemented by UNITAR with support from the Government and People of Japan
- Focus areas include innovation, technology, sustainable industrialization, agribusiness, digital transformation, clean technologies, manufacturing, and human-centered economic development
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Key details
TypeProgram
LocationPan-African
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineRolling, no fixed deadline
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : event.unitar.org · Always verify details on the official site.