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Digital Entrepreneurship Program 2025
Official Announcement
The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MINPOSTEL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts (MINPMEESA), hereby informs the general public and particularly young digital entrepreneurs of the official launch of the 2025 Edition of the National Program for the Promotion of Digital Entrepreneurship (PNPEN).
This initiative is part of the Government’s strategy aimed at promoting digital transformation, fostering innovation, and supporting the creation of viable and sustainable startups in the digital economy sector.
1. Objectives of the Program
The National Program for the Promotion of Digital Entrepreneurship (PNPEN) seeks to:
- Support the emergence of innovative digital solutions with high added value.
- Encourage the creation and development of digital enterprises.
- Facilitate access to funding and technical support for young entrepreneurs.
- Strengthen the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon.
2. Target Audience
The program is primarily intended for:
- Young Cameroonians, aged between 18 and 35 years.
- Promoters of innovative projects or startups in the digital economy sector.
- Individuals or groups with ideas or ongoing projects in digital innovation, regardless of their sector of application (education, health, agriculture, finance, etc.).
3. Priority Areas
Proposals submitted under the PNPEN should fall within one or more of the following areas:
- E-Government and Digital Public Services
- E-Education and E-Learning
- E-Health
- E-Commerce and Mobile Payments
- Agritech
- Fintech
- Edtech
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Blockchain
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Big Data and Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Smart Cities
- Cloud Computing and Hosting Services
- Mobile Applications and Software Development
4. Components of the Program
The Program includes several components designed to ensure comprehensive support for selected entrepreneurs:
- Awareness and Sensitization: Informing potential beneficiaries about the opportunities and benefits of digital entrepreneurship.
- Capacity Building: Training sessions focusing on business model development, project management, digital marketing, legal aspects of business creation, etc.
- Mentoring and Coaching: Personalized support provided by experienced professionals and experts in the digital sector.
- Pre-Incubation and Incubation: Providing selected startups with workspaces, internet access, office equipment, and technical resources necessary for developing their solutions.
- Funding Support: Offering financial assistance in the form of grants, seed funding, and facilitating access to investment opportunities.
- Networking and Visibility: Organizing events, pitch competitions, and exhibitions to increase the visibility of startups and foster partnerships.
5. Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Innovative nature of the project: Originality and added value of the proposed solution.
- Economic and social impact: Potential to create jobs and contribute to the country’s digital economy.
- Technical feasibility: Practicality and implementation potential of the project.
- Team competence: Skills and motivation of the project team.
- Sustainability: Viability and potential for long-term development.
6. Conditions for Participation
Applicants must:
- Be of Cameroonian nationality.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old on the date of submission.
- Be the bearer of an innovative project or the founder of a startup operating in the digital sector.
- Demonstrate a clear vision and commitment to implementing their project.
- Be available to participate in all program activities (training, mentoring, incubation, etc.).
7. Application Process
Interested candidates must:
- Visit the official program website: www.pnpen.cm
- Fill out the online application form.
- Submit the following documents:
- A scanned copy of their National Identity Card or passport.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A description of the project (maximum of 10 pages) including:
- Project title
- Problem statement
- Proposed solution
- Business model
- Market analysis
- Financial projections
- Project team presentation
- Expected impact
8. Timeline of the 2025 Edition
- Launch of Call for Applications: April 15, 2025
- Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
- Pre-selection and Evaluation of Applications: June 1 to June 15, 2025
- Pitching Sessions before the Selection Committee: June 20 to June 25, 2025
- Publication of Final Results: June 30, 2025
- Onboarding of Selected Entrepreneurs into the Program: July 15, 2025
- Training, Mentorship, and Incubation Phase: July 2025 to December 2025
9. Benefits for Selected Participants
Selected entrepreneurs will benefit from:
- Access to training and capacity-building workshops.
- Personalized mentoring and coaching.
- Seed funding up to 5 million FCFA per project.
- Free access to coworking spaces and incubation facilities.
- Increased visibility through media coverage and participation in national and international events.
- Networking opportunities with investors, experts, and other entrepreneurs.
10. Contact Information
For further information, interested persons may contact:
📍 National Coordination of the Digital Entrepreneurship Promotion Program (PNPEN)
📞 Telephone: (+237) 222 22 22 22 / (+237) 699 99 99 99
📧 Email: contact@pnpen.cm
🌐 Website: www.pnpen.cm