{
  "id": 19321731,
  "title": "Côte d’Ivoire’s plan to back 32 tech startups faces a funding test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/cote-divoires-plan-to-back-32-tech-startups-faces-a-funding-test",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T11:11:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCabal",
    "slug": "techcabal",
    "url": "https://techcabal.com/2026/11/10/francophone-weekly-by-techcabal-047/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Côte d'Ivoire has launched a plan to back 32 tech startups through two 24-month programs, Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Ivoire Tech Scale Up. These programs, led by the country's Ministry of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, aim to help young tech companies grow and become competitive on an international level. Out of over 150 applications, 32 startups were selected for the programs. However, the success of the programs will depend on funding, market rules, and the performance metrics. The first test of the programs will take place at the Ivoir Tech Forum during the week following the program announcements.",
  "summary": "Abidjan has named the first cohorts of Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Ivoire Tech Scale Up. The selection is credible. The money, procurement rules, and scorecard will decide whether it works.",
  "key_points": [
    "Côte d’Ivoire plans to support 32 tech startups through Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Scale Up programs.",
    "Programs run for 24 months, led by Ministry of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation.",
    "Success depends on funding, market rules, and performance metrics at Ivoir Tech Forum."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}