The Smart Cities

Innovation Programme

Why apply to SCIP?

Access a network of international partners 

Start-ups will be supported by international corporate partners, investors and public institutions during the programme. 

Get support from dedicated mentors 

Start-ups will be advised remotely by a sector-specific mentor and matched with an additional business development mentor.

Pitch during demo-days in Kigali

Start-ups will be invited to pitch their solutions to corporates and investors in Rwanda in September. 

Learn from peers in your sector

Start-ups will exchange with their cohort peers in the mobility, housing or fintech sector.

Receive training tailored to your needs 

Start-ups will receive trainings based on their identified needs, not a predefined curriculum. 

Enter the Smart City ecosystem

Start-ups will gain visibility and support within the growing ecosystem of actors promoting Smart Cities. 

Who can apply?

 SCIP aims at accelerating start-ups that have:​

• Operations in one or more African countries 

• Solutions in Fintech, Mobility, Cleantech & Smart Housing for Smart Cities 

• Launched their product or service and have customers 

• Growth and job creation potential 

• Social and/or environmental impact 

• A strong and motivated team

You can find the criteria definitions in the FAQ.  

How to apply?

Partners implementing SCIP

SCIP is a programme by