Applicants are not assessed based on education qualifications.

Applicants are not required but recommended to show a proof of concept*. However you are encouraged to demonstrate the potential of your digital innovation ideas and business models in driving sustainable development.

*Proof of concept is evidence from your pilot project or experiment that demonstrates that your digital innovation or business model is feasible. Your proof of concept can be small and does not need to be complete.

The Bootcamp supports early stage start-ups who have a core team with diverse skills offerings and have a digital innovation idea (or prototype) that supports sustainable development in the local communities of the target countries. You do not need to be a registered NGO, company or start-up yet.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply with at least 2 members from the core team representing diverse skills – e.g. a business developer and a technical expert – to fully exploit the benefits of the Bootcamp and achieve significant acceleration in your digital innovation and team development.

We do not provide accommodation and travel expenses as part of the Bootcamp. The Bootcamp will take place in 5 countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Mexico, and Senegal. Applicants are encouraged to participate in the Bootcamp in their home country.

Once you’ve submitted your application, the innovation factory jury team will review your submission. If your profile and digital innovation fits with the Bootcamp, we will be in touch with more information about the 2-day Bootcamp in your local country. All applicants will be notified of their application results, whether successful or not.

Congratulations! You will then be invited to join the Digital Innovation Bootcamp and partake in a hands-on learning experience with expert workshops, tailored coaching, design thinking techniques as well as personal mentoring and feedback on your digital innovation and business plans. Please note that successful participants will not receive financial support.

When you have completed the Bootcamp, you will become part of the Innovation Factory Digital Innovation Alumni which provides you with a certificate, as well as access to tools and a global network for further development of your digital innovation.