UNLOCKING
DIGITAL POTENTIAL

The Government of Cabo Verde is investing up to $4 million to accelerate digital transformation by empowering youth and startups through targeted support programs.

I am in the Phase of:

I am developing my idea, exploring problems and opportunities in the market to find something truly innovative.
Programs and resources that help take the first steps and turn ideas into concrete solutions.
Active
In Preparation
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Completed
Bolsa Cabo Verde Digital

A support program for early-stage startups that offers funding of up to 180,000 ECV, along with training and specialized mentorship, aiming to turn promising ideas into innovative and sustainable businesses.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Fomento ao Empreendorismo Jovem

Programa que oferece cofinanciamento a jovens empresários, promovendo a criação, expansão e sustentabilidade de negócios com potencial competitivo. Através de assistência técnica especializada e apoio financeiro até 250.000 ECV por MPME, o programa visa impulsionar iniciativas empreendedoras com enfoque na inovação e no impacto estrutural, podendo, em casos excecionais, financiar projetos até 100%.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Impulsiona

Programa de apoio a MPMEs, com especial enfoque em negócios liderados por mulheres, que oferece cofinanciamento até 75% do valor dos serviços, formação e assistência técnica, com o objetivo de reforçar a capacidade de fornecimento sustentável e inovador para os setores do turismo e da economia azul.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Kode Verde

The Digital Literacy Program equips young people with skills in emerging technologies and languages, promoting the integration of up to 1,000 youth into the digital job market.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Learn2Earn Tech Skill

Learn2Earn is a digital skills training program that prepares up to 1,000 young Cape Verdeans to enter the global remote job market by equipping them with knowledge of emerging technologies and foreign languages.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

Active
In Preparation
In Pre
Completed
Startup Jovem

Programa de apoio a empreendedores, que disponibiliza financiamento até 5.000.000 ECV, complementado por formação, mentoria e oportunidades de networking, com o objetivo de impulsionar o desenvolvimento e a sustentabilidade de startups inovadoras.

I am developing my idea, exploring problems and opportunities in the market to find something truly innovative.
Programs and tools that help validate your idea’s value before moving on to the next stage.
Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Bolsa Cabo Verde Digital

A support program for early-stage startups that offers funding of up to 180,000 ECV, along with training and specialized mentorship, aiming to turn promising ideas into innovative and sustainable businesses.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
BoostCV

A program that connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the aim of driving innovation, business growth, and competitiveness in the country.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fomento ao Empreendorismo Jovem

Programa que oferece cofinanciamento a jovens empresários, promovendo a criação, expansão e sustentabilidade de negócios com potencial competitivo. Através de assistência técnica especializada e apoio financeiro até 250.000 ECV por MPME, o programa visa impulsionar iniciativas empreendedoras com enfoque na inovação e no impacto estrutural, podendo, em casos excecionais, financiar projetos até 100%.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Funds Academy

Fund$ Academy provides training in financing and investment for tech startups, connecting them to resources, networking opportunities, and investment prospects, preparing them to attract venture capital and other innovation-focused funding.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Impulsiona

Programa de apoio a MPMEs, com especial enfoque em negócios liderados por mulheres, que oferece cofinanciamento até 75% do valor dos serviços, formação e assistência técnica, com o objetivo de reforçar a capacidade de fornecimento sustentável e inovador para os setores do turismo e da economia azul.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Kode Verde

The Digital Literacy Program equips young people with skills in emerging technologies and languages, promoting the integration of up to 1,000 youth into the digital job market.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Learn2Earn Tech Skill

Learn2Earn is a digital skills training program that prepares up to 1,000 young Cape Verdeans to enter the global remote job market by equipping them with knowledge of emerging technologies and foreign languages.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Re!nventa Cabo Verde

Re!nventa drives technological innovation in Cabo Verde by bringing together young people, startups, and ecosystem partners to develop creative solutions to the country’s key challenges, fostering knowledge sharing, collaborative work, and professional growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Spin-off CVD

The CVD Spin-off status recognizes innovative startups affiliated with Cabo Verde Digital, providing institutional support, mentorship, visibility, access to technology, infrastructure, and networking opportunities to accelerate their growth and impact.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Challenge+

Programa que apoia jovens empreendedores no desenvolvimento das suas ideias de negócio, oferecendo capacitação, mentoria, acompanhamento técnico e acesso a financiamento, com o objetivo de promover a inovação, a sustentabilidade e a ligação ao ecossistema empreendedor, incluindo investidores e instituições financeiras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Jovem

Programa de apoio a empreendedores, que disponibiliza financiamento até 5.000.000 ECV, complementado por formação, mentoria e oportunidades de networking, com o objetivo de impulsionar o desenvolvimento e a sustentabilidade de startups inovadoras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Tech4Good Hub & Open Innovation Hackathon Series

A national open innovation initiative that fosters the development of technological solutions to strategic challenges in Cabo Verde, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth to young people, startups, and digital ecosystem stakeholders.

I am launching my solution, testing it in the real world and reaching my first users.
Programs and resources that support early traction, refine your product, and help you prepare for growth.
Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
CV Seed Fund and Diaspora Brain Gain

This initiative combines two critical pillars for the development of the innovation ecosystem: strengthening funding for technological innovation through the creation of a national framework to support early-stage startups, and attracting talent from the diaspora by offering grants and incentives for the relocation of tech companies to the TechPark, promoting knowledge transfer and driving sector growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fintech Islandz Hub

Fintech Islandz Hub is an initiative that drives innovation in Cabo Verde’s financial sector by offering specialized mentorship, strategic networking, and technical training. Focused on digital solutions, it accelerates the growth of startups and financial technologies, promoting the digital transformation of the country's financial ecosystem.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fomento ao Empreendorismo Jovem

Programa que oferece cofinanciamento a jovens empresários, promovendo a criação, expansão e sustentabilidade de negócios com potencial competitivo. Através de assistência técnica especializada e apoio financeiro até 250.000 ECV por MPME, o programa visa impulsionar iniciativas empreendedoras com enfoque na inovação e no impacto estrutural, podendo, em casos excecionais, financiar projetos até 100%.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Funds Academy

Fund$ Academy provides training in financing and investment for tech startups, connecting them to resources, networking opportunities, and investment prospects, preparing them to attract venture capital and other innovation-focused funding.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Re!nventa Cabo Verde

Re!nventa drives technological innovation in Cabo Verde by bringing together young people, startups, and ecosystem partners to develop creative solutions to the country’s key challenges, fostering knowledge sharing, collaborative work, and professional growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Spin-off CVD

The CVD Spin-off status recognizes innovative startups affiliated with Cabo Verde Digital, providing institutional support, mentorship, visibility, access to technology, infrastructure, and networking opportunities to accelerate their growth and impact.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Challenge+

Programa que apoia jovens empreendedores no desenvolvimento das suas ideias de negócio, oferecendo capacitação, mentoria, acompanhamento técnico e acesso a financiamento, com o objetivo de promover a inovação, a sustentabilidade e a ligação ao ecossistema empreendedor, incluindo investidores e instituições financeiras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Jovem

Programa de apoio a empreendedores, que disponibiliza financiamento até 5.000.000 ECV, complementado por formação, mentoria e oportunidades de networking, com o objetivo de impulsionar o desenvolvimento e a sustentabilidade de startups inovadoras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Tech4Good Hub & Open Innovation Hackathon Series

A national open innovation initiative that fosters the development of technological solutions to strategic challenges in Cabo Verde, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth to young people, startups, and digital ecosystem stakeholders.

I am growing my solution, optimizing processes, and getting ready to scale.
Intensive programs that support startups ready to gain traction and conquer the market.
Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
BoostCV

A program that connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the aim of driving innovation, business growth, and competitiveness in the country.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
CV Seed Fund and Diaspora Brain Gain

This initiative combines two critical pillars for the development of the innovation ecosystem: strengthening funding for technological innovation through the creation of a national framework to support early-stage startups, and attracting talent from the diaspora by offering grants and incentives for the relocation of tech companies to the TechPark, promoting knowledge transfer and driving sector growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the goal of accelerating innovation, fostering business growth, and enhancing competitiveness in Cabo Verde.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fintech Islandz Hub

Fintech Islandz Hub is an initiative that drives innovation in Cabo Verde’s financial sector by offering specialized mentorship, strategic networking, and technical training. Focused on digital solutions, it accelerates the growth of startups and financial technologies, promoting the digital transformation of the country's financial ecosystem.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Funds Academy

Fund$ Academy provides training in financing and investment for tech startups, connecting them to resources, networking opportunities, and investment prospects, preparing them to attract venture capital and other innovation-focused funding.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
GoGlobal

GoGlobal is a program that enables Cape Verdean startups and entrepreneurs to participate in international conferences, aiming to boost their global visibility and create new opportunities for collaboration.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Impulsiona

Programa de apoio a MPMEs, com especial enfoque em negócios liderados por mulheres, que oferece cofinanciamento até 75% do valor dos serviços, formação e assistência técnica, com o objetivo de reforçar a capacidade de fornecimento sustentável e inovador para os setores do turismo e da economia azul.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
SIKABADU Summit (SKBD)

SIKABADU Summit (SKBD) is a platform that offers Cape Verdean startups the opportunity to attract investment from the Cape Verdean diaspora, strengthening strategic connections with mentors, investors, and international partners.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

I am expanding my project, consolidating clients, and positioning myself to attract investment and grow sustainably.
Programs that support startups in their scale phase and entry into new markets.
Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the goal of accelerating innovation, fostering business growth, and enhancing competitiveness in Cabo Verde.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fintech Islandz Hub

Fintech Islandz Hub is an initiative that drives innovation in Cabo Verde’s financial sector by offering specialized mentorship, strategic networking, and technical training. Focused on digital solutions, it accelerates the growth of startups and financial technologies, promoting the digital transformation of the country's financial ecosystem.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
GoGlobal

GoGlobal is a program that enables Cape Verdean startups and entrepreneurs to participate in international conferences, aiming to boost their global visibility and create new opportunities for collaboration.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
SIKABADU Summit (SKBD)

SIKABADU Summit (SKBD) is a platform that offers Cape Verdean startups the opportunity to attract investment from the Cape Verdean diaspora, strengthening strategic connections with mentors, investors, and international partners.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

Access opportunities to develop skills, drive innovation, and grow—at any stage of your journey.
Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Bolsa Cabo Verde Digital

A support program for early-stage startups that offers funding of up to 180,000 ECV, along with training and specialized mentorship, aiming to turn promising ideas into innovative and sustainable businesses.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
BoostCV

A program that connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the aim of driving innovation, business growth, and competitiveness in the country.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
CV Seed Fund and Diaspora Brain Gain

This initiative combines two critical pillars for the development of the innovation ecosystem: strengthening funding for technological innovation through the creation of a national framework to support early-stage startups, and attracting talent from the diaspora by offering grants and incentives for the relocation of tech companies to the TechPark, promoting knowledge transfer and driving sector growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Entrepreneur in Residence

Entrepreneur in Residence connects startups with experienced mentors, both local and from the diaspora, with the goal of accelerating innovation, fostering business growth, and enhancing competitiveness in Cabo Verde.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fintech Islandz Hub

Fintech Islandz Hub is an initiative that drives innovation in Cabo Verde’s financial sector by offering specialized mentorship, strategic networking, and technical training. Focused on digital solutions, it accelerates the growth of startups and financial technologies, promoting the digital transformation of the country's financial ecosystem.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Fomento ao Empreendorismo Jovem

Programa que oferece cofinanciamento a jovens empresários, promovendo a criação, expansão e sustentabilidade de negócios com potencial competitivo. Através de assistência técnica especializada e apoio financeiro até 250.000 ECV por MPME, o programa visa impulsionar iniciativas empreendedoras com enfoque na inovação e no impacto estrutural, podendo, em casos excecionais, financiar projetos até 100%.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Funds Academy

Fund$ Academy provides training in financing and investment for tech startups, connecting them to resources, networking opportunities, and investment prospects, preparing them to attract venture capital and other innovation-focused funding.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
GoGlobal

GoGlobal is a program that enables Cape Verdean startups and entrepreneurs to participate in international conferences, aiming to boost their global visibility and create new opportunities for collaboration.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Impulsiona

Programa de apoio a MPMEs, com especial enfoque em negócios liderados por mulheres, que oferece cofinanciamento até 75% do valor dos serviços, formação e assistência técnica, com o objetivo de reforçar a capacidade de fornecimento sustentável e inovador para os setores do turismo e da economia azul.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Kode Verde

The Digital Literacy Program equips young people with skills in emerging technologies and languages, promoting the integration of up to 1,000 youth into the digital job market.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Learn2Earn Tech Skill

Learn2Earn is a digital skills training program that prepares up to 1,000 young Cape Verdeans to enter the global remote job market by equipping them with knowledge of emerging technologies and foreign languages.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Re!nventa Cabo Verde

Re!nventa drives technological innovation in Cabo Verde by bringing together young people, startups, and ecosystem partners to develop creative solutions to the country’s key challenges, fostering knowledge sharing, collaborative work, and professional growth.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
SIKABADU Summit (SKBD)

SIKABADU Summit (SKBD) is a platform that offers Cape Verdean startups the opportunity to attract investment from the Cape Verdean diaspora, strengthening strategic connections with mentors, investors, and international partners.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Spin-off CVD

The CVD Spin-off status recognizes innovative startups affiliated with Cabo Verde Digital, providing institutional support, mentorship, visibility, access to technology, infrastructure, and networking opportunities to accelerate their growth and impact.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Act

An initiative aimed at assessing, reforming, and implementing legal and regulatory frameworks that foster innovation, investment readiness, and startup growth in Cabo Verde. With the participation of local and international stakeholders, the program ensures that adopted policies are aligned with global best practices while being tailored to the country’s specific economic and business context.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Challenge+

Programa que apoia jovens empreendedores no desenvolvimento das suas ideias de negócio, oferecendo capacitação, mentoria, acompanhamento técnico e acesso a financiamento, com o objetivo de promover a inovação, a sustentabilidade e a ligação ao ecossistema empreendedor, incluindo investidores e instituições financeiras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Startup Jovem

Programa de apoio a empreendedores, que disponibiliza financiamento até 5.000.000 ECV, complementado por formação, mentoria e oportunidades de networking, com o objetivo de impulsionar o desenvolvimento e a sustentabilidade de startups inovadoras.

Active
In Preparation
Not Started
Completed
Tech4Good Hub & Open Innovation Hackathon Series

A national open innovation initiative that fosters the development of technological solutions to strategic challenges in Cabo Verde, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth to young people, startups, and digital ecosystem stakeholders.

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