Applications
Applications for
Cohort 01 are
closed.
Cohort 01 is selected and begins on 8 September 2026. Thank you to everyone who applied. If you would like to hear the day applications open for the next cohort, tell us and we will write to you first.
What happens next
Applications closed
Cohort 01 closed on 31 August 2026. Everyone who applied has heard from us.
Confirmations and credentials
Accepted applicants confirm their place, then receive their learning platform login and joining links.
Orientation and the first block
Onboarding, then the astronomy block with an assessment each week.
The second block, then the final
Python, data and entrepreneurship, then six finalists pitch live on 6 to 7 November for seed funding.
Questions
Do I need an astronomy or coding background?
No. The first block starts from astronomy fundamentals and the second starts Python from first principles. What you need is eight weeks of genuine commitment.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The programme is fully funded. For the six finalists, accommodation, meals and local transport during the final event are covered too.
How much time does it take?
Eight weeks, two lessons per week, plus a weekly assessment. Lessons are self-paced with live mentorship sessions alongside them.
What equipment do I need?
A laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection. Everything else runs in the browser.
Is it fully online?
The eight-week programme is fully online. The final is a two-day in-person event on 6 to 7 November at a university venue, for the six finalists.
What can I win?
Seed funding is awarded to the top-performing startup ideas or technical solutions, and there is a separate award for the strongest assessment performance across the whole programme.
Who can apply?
Young adults aged 20 to 35 based in Namibia or Botswana, university students and graduates, unemployed graduates, early-career professionals, and people from underserved communities.
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