AUVI — Angola's Unicorns Venture Initiative
A Special Business Incubator Programme
Structured and Implemented by NATIAAC – Indústria e Serviços, Lda.
Application Period: 19 March – 17 April 2026
What Is AUVI?
The AUVI – Angola's Unicorns Venture Initiative is an unprecedented Special Business Incubator Programme that simultaneously provides up to 2,000 Angolan citizens with fully funded academic scholarships at world-class universities abroad, and creates 500 new high-potential Angolan companies — each with the strategic ambition of achieving 'Unicorn' status: a market valuation equal to or exceeding USD 1,000,000,000.
At its core, AUVI aligns individual academic excellence with national entrepreneurial development. Every scholarship recipient — designated a Beneficiary — simultaneously becomes an equity co-shareholder in one of the 500 newly incorporated Angolan Sociedades Anónimas (S.A.), committing to serve that company for a minimum of five years following the conclusion of their studies abroad.
This is not merely a scholarship programme. AUVI is Angola's largest structured human capital and enterprise creation initiative, designed to produce the next generation of globally educated, equity-holding Angolan entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Two Tracks, One Vision
The Programme offers two parallel and complementary tracks, each tailored to the academic level and professional aspirations of eligible Angolan citizens:
| Parameter | Bachelor's Track | Master's Track |
| Enrollment Fee | AOA 15,000,000.00 | AOA 30,000,000.00 |
| Equity in New Company | 15% per Beneficiary | 20% per Beneficiary |
| NATIAAC Equity Share | 40% per company | 20% per company |
| Annual Stipend (USD) | USD 19,500 | USD 39,000 |
| Monthly Stipend | USD 1,500 (Dec: USD 3,000) | USD 3,000 (Dec: USD 6,000) |
| Maximum Beneficiaries | Up to 1,000 | Up to 1,000 |
| Companies Created | 250 new companies | 250 new companies |
| Post-Degree Service Commitment | 5 years (60 months) | 5 years (60 months) |
Note: The determination of each Beneficiary's destination country and Partner University is made by NATIAAC on the basis of the Beneficiary's Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination results, academic profile, and stated preferences.
Company Equity Structure
Each of the 500 new Angolan Sociedades Anónimas (S.A.) to be incorporated under the AUVI Programme will have four (4) Beneficiaries as co-shareholders, structured as follows:
Bachelor's Track Companies (250 companies)
• NATIAAC: 40% of share capital
• Each of 4 Beneficiaries: 15% of share capital (4 × 15% = 60%)
• Total: 40% + 60% = 100%
Master's Track Companies (250 companies)
• NATIAAC: 20% of share capital
• Each of 4 Beneficiaries: 20% of share capital (4 × 20% = 80%)
• Total: 20% + 80% = 100%
What the AUVI Programme Fully Covers
This is a 100% fully funded opportunity for selected Beneficiaries, with all academic and living costs covered by the AUVI Investor Pool — comprising Investment Funds, Pension Funds, Venture Capital Funds, Private Credit Funds, Financial Institutions, and other qualified institutional investors. The Programme covers:
• Tuition and university fees
• Accommodation and living expenses (covered through the monthly stipend)
• International travel and relocation costs
• Health insurance and all other mandatory expenses
• Annual living stipends: USD 19,500 for Bachelor's Beneficiaries | USD 39,000 for Master's Beneficiaries
• Equity co-ownership in a newly incorporated Angolan company from the date of enrolment
Destination Countries and Partner Universities
Beneficiaries will be placed at Partner Universities in the following countries:
• United States of America (USA)
• Canada
• United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Australia
• New Zealand
The assignment of each Beneficiary to a specific destination country and Partner University is determined by NATIAAC on the basis of Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination results, the Beneficiary's academic profile, and stated preferences — as indicated on the Official Application Form.
Key Dates and Application Timeline
| Application Period Opens | 19 March 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 17 April 2026 |
| Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination | 25 April 2026 | 14:00–18:00 (Angola Time) — by e-mail |
| Publication of Final Results | 29 May 2026 |
| Expected Commencement of Studies | September 2026 |
How to Apply
Any Angolan citizen who meets the Programme's eligibility criteria and is able to make the required enrollment contribution may apply. The application process proceeds as follows:
• Step 1 — Download the Application Form: Obtain the Official Application and Candidacy Form from NATIAAC or ANACEA. or see below.
• Step 2 — Complete and Submit: Complete all mandatory sections clearly and accurately, attach all required supporting documents, and submit by e-mail to 
auvi-angola-unicorns-venture-initiative@pentagonleaders.com no later than 17 April 2026.
• Step 3 — Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination: Sit the examination administered electronically by e-mail on 25 April 2026, between 14:00 and 18:00 (Angola Standard Time).
• Step 4 — Results: Await publication of final results on 29 May 2026.
Enrollment Payment: As a condition of enrollment, each applicant must make the required contribution — AOA 15,000,000.00 for the Bachelor's Track, or AOA 30,000,000.00 for the Master's Track — to the bank account designated by NATIAAC, with proof of payment attached to the Application Form.
SELECTION AND BENEFICIARIES
Q: Why do candidates have to pay an enrolment fee of 15 or 30 million Kwanzas?
A: The enrolment fee represents the beneficiary’s personal financial commitment and skin in the game in their future company.
In return, each selected beneficiary receives:
A full scholarship covering 100% of tuition fees, international travel, and accommodation;
A monthly stipend in USD that significantly exceeds the value of the enrolment fee over the duration of the studies;
Ownership of 15% or 20% of a pre-capitalised company.
This model ensures that only serious and committed candidates participate while providing them with far greater value than their initial contribution.
Q: How will transparency be guaranteed in the selection process?
A: The selection process is strictly merit-based and highly transparent.
The main criterion is performance in the Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination, which will be conducted electronically on 25 April. All results will be made public and fully auditable, ensuring that only the best-qualified talents are selected, regardless of background or connections.
RETURN FOR ANGOLA
Q: What guarantees that these graduates will return to Angola to work in their companies?
A: Each beneficiary signs a legally binding contract committing them to work in their company in Angola for a minimum of 5 years (60 months) after graduation.
As shareholders with significant ownership (15% or 20%), they have strong financial and professional incentives to return and ensure the long-term success of their businesses in Angola.
Q: What is NATIAAC’s role after the creation of these 500 companies?
A: NATIAAC will continue to play an active role as Programme Administrator and strategic partner.
We will provide ongoing legal, administrative, and financial market support to ensure the 500 companies are not left isolated. Beneficiaries will have continuous access to investment opportunities, mentorship, and the necessary ecosystem to help their companies thrive.
Beneficiary Obligations
By enrolling in the AUVI Programme, each Beneficiary irrevocably commits to:
• Completing the full academic programme (Bachelor's or Master's degree) at the assigned Partner University abroad;
• Serving the newly incorporated company in which they hold equity — whether full-time or part-time — for a minimum mandatory period of five (5) years (sixty (60) months) following the conclusion of their academic training abroad;
• Acting in full compliance with the Articles of Association (Estatutos Sociais) of the company in which they are a shareholder;
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary information disclosed to them within the scope of the Programme.
Programme Governance and Institutional Framework
The AUVI Programme is structured and managed by a partnership of formally constituted entities with clearly defined roles and responsibilities:
NATIAAC – Indústria e Serviços, Lda. (Programme Administrator)
NATIAAC is the Angolan Programme Administrator, responsible for all day-to-day operations, including the promotion of the Programme, receipt and processing of applications, administration of the Academic Aptitude Assessment Examination, selection of Beneficiaries, incorporation of the 500 new companies, and placement and support of Beneficiaries at Partner Universities. NATIAAC manages all applicant funds through its dedicated corporate bank account in Angola.
| Commercial Registration No. | 31931-24/240719 |
| Tax Identification (NIF) | 500 204 9210 |
| Share Capital | AOA 127,147,483,647.00 |
| Registered Address | Av. Comandante Valódia 15, 1º-A, Kinaxixi, Ingombotas, Luanda, Angola |
| Corporate Bank (IBAN) | AO06 0055 0000 3179 5751 1010 7 (Banco Atlântico, Angola) |
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ANACEA — Associação Nacional Académica, Científica e Empresarial Angolana (Capital Raising Partner)
ANACEA is the Angolan institutional partner responsible for raising the financial resources required to fund the AUVI Programme, through Debt Private Placements directed at qualified institutional investors domiciled in the Republic of Austria. Funds raised by ANACEA are on-lent to NATIAAC for the exclusive purpose of implementing the Programme.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has officially confirmed, by letter dated 12 December 2023 (Ref. GZ FMA-GW4000.922/0008-PGT/2023), that ANACEA's planned private placements in Austria, directed exclusively at qualified investors, are exempt from prospectus publication requirements under Article 1(4)(a) of EU Regulation 2017/1129 and are not subject to the FM-GwG anti-money-laundering supervision by virtue of ANACEA's domicile outside Austria.
ANACEA enquiries: anacea.angola@protonmail.com
Legal Advisors
• Angola: SSA – Secretário Siamundi Advogados, R.L. (regulatory and corporate law in Angola)
• Austria: Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Vienna — engaged under Engagement Letter dated 27 December 2023
Regulatory and Legal Framework
The AUVI Programme operates within a fully assessed and confirmed regulatory framework spanning several jurisdictions:
• Republic of Austria (FMA Confirmation): ANACEA's Debt Private Placements in Austria are directed exclusively at qualified investors and are therefore exempt from prospectus publication obligations under Article 1(4)(a) of EU Regulation 2017/1129 (Ref. GZ FMA-GW4000.922/0008-PGT/2023, 12 December 2023).
• Republic of Angola (Angolan Corporate Law): All 500 companies will be incorporated as Sociedades Anónimas (S.A.) under Angolan law, with the legal assistance of SSA – Secretário Siamundi Advogados, R.L.
Contact Information and Programme Verification
For enquiries, verification of programme details, or submission of applications, authorised recipients and prospective applicants may contact the following:
| Programme Administrator (NATIAAC) | |
| Capital Raising Partner (ANACEA) |
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| SSA — Angolan Legal Counsel | Av. Comandante Valódia n.º 15, 1.º-A, Luanda
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Legal Verification: Before committing to enrolment and transferring any funds, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact SSA – Secretário Siamundi Advogados directly at geral@secretariosiamundi.com or by telephone at +244 925 206 782 to confirm programme details and verify the legitimacy of the process.
Invest in Your Future. Build Angola's Next Unicorn.
Apply between 19 March and 17 April 2026. Limited places available.
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Advisory & Escrow Agent: PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) — serves solely in a limited ministerial and custodial capacity to facilitate the secure handling, deposit, and disbursement of funds and related processes in accordance with express written instructions received from authorized parties. PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl acts only as a neutral stakeholder and assumes no responsibility for the underlying transaction, the validity of any instructions, the sufficiency or accuracy of any information provided by other parties, or the performance or non-performance of any other participant in the program. PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl shall have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, claim, or expense arising from or in connection with its role, except in the case of its own proven gross negligence or willful misconduct. In no event shall PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to lost profits, opportunities, or data, even if advised of the possibility thereof. PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl shall be entitled to rely conclusively on any written instructions, notices, or communications it reasonably believes to be genuine and duly authorized, without any duty to investigate, verify, or inquire further.
Important Clarification on the Role of PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl
PENTAGON G.P. Sàrl (Luxembourg-based) does NOT act as escrow agent for the collection, holding, or management of any applicant fees paid in Angola (neither the mandatory registration fee nor the optional exemption payments). Those funds are handled exclusively by NATIAAC through its dedicated account at any bank in Angola.
The role of PENTAGON is strictly limited to acting as advisory and escrow agent solely in relation to subsequent disbursements to universities and related scholarship funding processes (tuition, accommodation, stipends, insurance, travel, etc.). Specifically:
· Legal Oversight: SSA – Secretário Siamundi Advogados (Luanda) — providing full compliance and legal representation.
Contact the legal team directly at: Av. Comandante Valódia n.º 15, 1.º-A, Luanda.
Email geral@secretariosiamundi.com
Phone +244 925206782
Austria: Fellner Wratzfeld & Partner Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Vienna — engaged under Engagement Letter dated 27 December 2023
Before committing to the registration and wiring any funds, please inquire directly at SSA via geral@secretariosiamundi.com or phone +244 925206782 to confirm any details and ensure the legitimacy of the process.
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