CALL FOR APPLICATIONS — KOICA Youth Leaders Program (2026–2027) Private Sector Track | AI · ICT Entrepreneurship

 

Are you a young innovator in Cameroon with a passion for technology and social impact? This is your opportunity to grow as a leader and turn your ideas into reality.

Who can apply?

•  Youth aged 19–34,Youth aged 19–34, Cameroonian national
• Working or engaged in private sector, startup, NGO, social enterprise, or academia
• ICT-related graduates OR early-stage startup founders & developers
• English communication skills
• Available to travel to Ghana (Aug 16–29, 2026)

      Women and applicants from rural areas are especially encouraged to apply!

 Program Stages

1.  Online Training (Jul 20–31, 2026)
2. Local Training in Ghana (Aug 16–29, 2026) — GIMPA, Accra
3. Invitational Training in Korea (June 2027, opportunity granted to some outstanding trainees)

 

Learn customer discovery, MVP design, no-code AI tools, business modeling & pitching — plus field visits to MEST Africa, UNICEF Startup Lab & more.

 

      A Google account is required to apply.

 

Deadline: June 17, 2026 (Wed) 16:00

 

Apply now: https://forms.gle/yudqqBtdGxSunCsV7

 

Inquiries: Nelson Mundi — nelsonmundi@koica.go.kr