Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP)
Build. Scale. Access Fund.
The Program
What is EIP?
The Entrepreneurs Investment Program (EIP) is an official program of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), designed to identify, train, mentor and connect high-potential startups with investors, partners, mentors, and global market opportunities.
Applications are open to startups building innovative solutions. Whether you're launching, scaling, or transforming your business, EIP 2026 is designed to unlock growth, visibility, knowledge-transfer, and investment.
Apply Now$35,000
Seed Investment
Why Apply?
Who Should Apply?
Applications are open to:
- ✓Anyone with an innovative idea
- ✓Startups at any stage — an idea, a prototype, or already selling
- ✓Founders who want to grow beyond their home market
- ✓Businesses that need funding to reach the next stage
EIP 2026 Timeline
From application to winners
- 1
Applications
Open
- 2
Event Orientation
October
- 3
Startup Clinic & Live Pitch
November 6 to 8
- 4
Winners Announcement
November 8
- 5
Incubation
2027
Past Winners
Meet the founders who took the stage
Grand ChampionCallmate AI
Callmate AI's intelligent communication and virtual assistance platform captivated judges at GEF 2024, earning the coveted top prize. It transforms how people communicate with digital systems naturally, setting new standards for virtual assistance across Africa.
1st Runner-UpNeuroSyncBCI
NeuroSyncBCI secured the first runner-up position with pioneering brain-computer interface solutions revolutionizing healthcare and human-computer interaction across Africa, offering hope for patients with neurological conditions and disabilities throughout the continent.
2nd Runner-UpDawaFinder Software Technologies PLC
DawaFinder provides a comprehensive platform addressing pharmaceutical management across Africa, supporting providers with inventory monitoring, financial tracking, employee management, and a searchable medicine formulary to ensure reliable access to essential medications.