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Happy International Youth Day!

Today, we celebrate young people. Keep learning, keep creating, keep innovating and never underestimate the impact of your ideas.

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Looking for a place to bring your innovative ideas to life?
Book here: https://shorturl.at/7C06S

You’ve built the solution. Now, let’s take it to the next level.

The METI-funded UniPods AI Programme, in partnership with METI Japan, is open to individual innovators and teams developing AI or AI-enabled solutions at the early prototype, MVP (Minimum Viable Product), or early-stage venture stage.

No pitch decks. Just real code.

The programme offers AI technical skilling, structured prototyping support and entrepreneurship training, including a 14-week Wadhwani programme covering customer discovery, business modelling, go-to-market and investment readiness.

Selected innovators will also have the opportunity to participate in an in-person bootcamp in Addis Ababa, connect with technical mentors and engage with the wider timbuktoo network.

Application deadline: 23 August 2026

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4vsev7sb

Creative Challenge – Day 5

Day 5 marked the wrap-up of an incredible week! Participants took part in one-on-one sessions and briefings facilitated by Limkokwing University, reflecting on their journey throughout the Creative Challenge and preparing for the next steps.

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Creative Challenge – Day 4

Day 4 focused on mental health, turning creativity into business, financial literacy, and pitch readiness. Participants explored how to use their creativity to create sustainable businesses, manage finances, and confidently pitch their ideas.

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Creative Challenge – Day 3

Day 3 focused on visual creation and production, with Limkokwing Lesotho facilitating sessions on storytelling, developing creative ideas, and bringing meaningful stories to life through visual media.

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