Pre-incubation program for technology-based projects with a strong component of capacity building and financial support, sponsored by the Government in partnership with local and global organizations.
Someone who is willing to risk and commit to changiging the narrative of Cabo Verde
Someone who does not accept the status quo
The selection Criteria
Be between the ages of 18 and 35, and have not benefited from the CVD scholarship program in previous editions
Cape Verdean nationality or Cape Verdean descendants, residing in the national territory
Have higher education or professional training (level 3 to 5), or be attending the last year of the course in ICT or related areas
Do not own a company or startup with a maturity of more than 24 months
Be unemployed or not linked to any state institution or have a permanent employment contract
Have immediate and exclusive availability to fulfill the program schedule
Program overview
Powerful, self-serve product and growth analytics to help you convert, engage, and retain more users. Trusted by over 4,000 startups.
Idea development
Development of skills for conducting Market Research and consolidating the Business idea
Technology development
Development of technical skills to create the Prototype of the solution, following the best practices at the UI/UX level
Entrepreneurial development
Development of Entrepreneurial skills, for the formalization of the Company and preparation for the application for financing, if applicable.
Don’t just take our word for it
Hear from some of our amazing founders who will never be the same again.
"A única palavra, para descrever a jornada na BCVD, é gratidão, pela oportunidade de aprender e crescer mais e, sobretudo, tornar possível um sonho, que antes era só uma ideia."
Jaíssa Nogueira
AVMCV
"O término dessa fase marca-nos muito pelo aprendizado adquirido, pelas amizades feitas e pela família que todos orgulham em fazer parte, que é a família BCVD!"
Silvien Santos
DPG
"Nesta comunidade muito dinâmica, tive muitas oportunidades para trocas e partilhas de ideias e experiências."
Luana Fortes
Pratex
Meet our team of mentors
Our philosophy is simple — provide a group of diverse, passionate people ready to help you be the best version of yourself.
Fernando Cabral
Chief Venture Growth
Djassi Africa
Rudolphe Cabral
Chief Venture Innovation
Djassi Africa
Hélio Varela
Chief Technical & Information Officer
Unitel T+
Melissa Sassi
Serial Entrepreneur
Chief Penguin, Edtech Changemaker
Luci Fonseca
Principal
Base10 Partners
Nadine Tavares
Freelancer and Software Engineer
SAP Professional
Support
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply?
Go to www.digital.cv
Click on the "apply now" button
Click on the "Access the edict" button to access the eligibility conditions
Click on the "Apply" button
Fill in the form
Click on the "Send Application" button
What is the elevator-Pitch?
You should download the proposed template from the platform.
Fill in the template.
Upload the document, in PowerPoint or PDF format, to the platform.
How do I describe the proposed solution?
Describe how you will solve the identified problem or gap.
What does "Project Status" mean?
Ideation - you have just one idea Development - you are developing the project Validation - you are proving the suitability of your product in the market Growth - you are already in the market, you are in the growth phase
The project is mine alone, what do I do?
We advise you to look for someone who believes in your project to be part of your team during the program. Don't give up!
How do I describe the business problem?
Describe, in a clear way, the problem you intend to solve with the project, or the gap/need detected in the market.
What should I write in the "incubation preference" field?
Click on the field
Analyze the proposed list
Choose two institutions where you would prefer to incubate
What is the application period?
You can register for BCVD4 from December 6, 2022 to January 22, 2023
Join us and help us build the future of Cabo Verde
