The IFAV 2026 call from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) is open to students and recent graduates from Francophone Africa with an innovative idea of strong social or environmental impact. It is an online incubator with training, mentor coaching and workshops. Applications close on 11 October 2026 at 23:00 Paris time.
For Moroccan students and graduates with a venture idea, the deadline is the detail to act on first: the window is short and the application runs through an account on AUF’s own platform.
IFAV 2026 at a glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme | IFAV, Incubateur Francophone Africain Virtuel (Virtual Francophone African Incubator), 2026 edition |
| Organizer | Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) |
| Deadline | 11 October 2026, 23:00 Paris time |
| Who can apply | Students and recent graduates from Francophone Africa with innovative ideas of strong social or environmental impact |
| Format | Online: training, personalised mentor coaching, workshops, peer learning |
| Cost to apply | None stated |
| Official link | AUF application page |
Who can apply
AUF’s call is aimed at “étudiants et jeunes diplômés d’Afrique francophone” who have an innovative idea with a strong social or environmental impact. The page does not list eligible countries, an age limit or a definition of “recent graduate”. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask AUF before you apply, at appels-propositions@auf.org.
What you get
According to the call, participants receive:
- Online training
- Personalised coaching from mentors
- Workshops with tailored resources
- Peer learning with other participants
The programme supports entrepreneurs from the first idea through to a viable business model. The page does not publish the programme length, the number of places or any funding amount, so none is stated here.
How to apply
- Open the official IFAV 2026 page on AUF’s call platform.
- Click the “Candidater” button, then log in or create an account on the platform.
- Complete the application and submit it before 11 October 2026, 23:00 Paris time.
Applications opened on 25 September 2026 at 16:00 Paris time. The platform is available in French and English. AUF warns that incomplete or non-compliant applications may be rejected without notice.
Advice from the Moroccopreneur team
- Create your AUF account today. Registration is the first step, and leaving it to the last evening leaves no room for a problem.
- Make the social or environmental impact of your idea the centre of your answers, since that is the criterion AUF names.
- Check every required field and document before you submit. AUF says incomplete files can be dropped.
- Moroccan applicants should confirm eligibility with AUF by email, because the page lists no countries. For a sector-specific alternative, GBI 2026 is a separate incubator call for Moroccan cleantech startups.
FAQ
What is the IFAV 2026 deadline?
11 October 2026 at 23:00, Paris time (Europe/Paris), according to the AUF page.
Is there an application fee?
The AUF page states no fee. Applying requires an account on its platform.
Can I apply in English?
The platform is available in English as well as French. The call itself is written in French.
Who do I contact with questions?
AUF lists appels-propositions@auf.org as the contact for this call.
Sources
Candidature au Programme IFAV, Incubateur Francophone Africain Virtuel 2026, Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie.
