Côte d’Ivoire has selected 32 technology companies for a 24-month support programme aimed at accelerating their growth, improving access to financing and strengthening their contribution to the country’s digital economy.

The initiative was announced on November 4, 2026, in Abidjan by Digital Transition and Technological Innovation Minister Djibril Ouattara. It brings together two programmes: Ivoire Tech Next 15, which targets digital startups, and Ivoire Tech Scale Up, designed for technology-focused small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand their operations.

A total of 14 companies were selected for Ivoire Tech Next 15, while 18 were chosen for the Scale Up programme. The selection followed a process that attracted more than 150 applications, with around 50 companies invited to appear before independent selection panels.

Over the next two years, the selected businesses will receive support in areas including access to financing, artificial intelligence and public procurement opportunities. The programme is intended to help them expand their operations, improve competitiveness and reach new markets.

The government plans to mobilise between 5 billion and 10 billion CFA francs ($8.3 million to $16.6 million) from banks, investment funds and development partners to support the initiative. The amount represents a funding mobilisation target, rather than money already disbursed to the companies.

Participating businesses will also be required to meet performance targets. Their progress will be assessed based on revenue growth, job creation and their ability to expand into markets across West Africa.

The initiative is part of Côte d’Ivoire’s broader efforts to strengthen its technology ecosystem and position the digital sector as a driver of economic growth and employment. It also forms part of the implementation of the country’s Startup Act, adopted in 2023 to support startups and innovation-driven businesses.