The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU-Africa) offers the TechSkills Marketplace Program to startups and SMEs in Africa.
CMU-Africa TechSkills Marketplace Program is an initiative designed to connect African startups and MSMEs with top graduate talent from CMU-Africa.
In this post, we will describe the details of the program, what it requires, and the step-by-step application procedure for interested and qualified candidates.
CMU-Africa TechSkills Marketplace Program Summary
- Host Country: CMU-Africa
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Paid Internship | Networking Opportunities | High-Skill Trainings
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
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Eligibility Requirements for CMU-Africa TechSkills Marketplace Program
To be considered for the CMU-Africa TechSkills Marketplace Program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Registered and operational startups or MSMEs based in Africa
- Businesses with a clear product, service, or business model under development
- Organizations willing to co-fund the internship
- Teams able to host and mentor interns on technology-driven projects (e.g., AI systems, digital platforms, product design, data solutions)
- Companies open to remote or hybrid collaboration models
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Benefits of Carnegie Mellon University TechSkills Marketplace Program
The TechSkills Marketplace Program offers access to;
- Highly skilled CMU-Africa graduate interns equipped with advanced technical capabilities
- A co-funded internship model, with CMU-Africa covering a portion of the stipend
- Increased visibility and networking opportunities within the Industry Innovation Lab community
- Support to scale technology-driven products and solutions.
How to Apply for Carnegie Mellon University TechSkills Marketplace Program 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Carnegie Mellon University TechSkills Marketplace Program, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the program’s webpage.
- Eligible businesses can submit their applications via the TechSkills Marketplace portal on the CMU-Africa website.
- The application window is open from 1 November to 1 December 2025.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
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