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Syndicate Bio Launches AI Genomics Platform in Nigeria to Power Precision Medicine for Africa

Syndicate Bio launched an AI-powered Lagos lab, offering genetic testing and precision medicine tailored for Africa's unique genetic diversity.

Tagaddod lands $26.3M to build a digital supply chain for biofuels out of Africa and the Middle East

Cairo-based Tagaddod raises $26.3M Series A to scale its tech platform, turning waste into sustainable biofuels and aviation fuel.

Safaricom’s Spark Accelerator Names 10 Startups for Second Cohort

Safaricom announces 10 startups for its second Spark Accelerator cohort, aiming to scale innovation in fintech and the creative economy.

Kenya’s Startups Are Starved for Cash. A New Report Says Corporate Giants Are the Missing Piece.

A new report urges Kenyan corporations to become strategic investors, arguing CVC can solve the country's massive startup funding gap.

Lagos Prepares to Host the Dealmakers Set to Fuel Africa’s Next Tech Boom

The African tech scene is sending a clear signal: the funding winter is thawing, and it’s time to make deals.…

Britam’s New Accelerator Wants to Supercharge East Africa’s Tech Scene

The financial giant is on the hunt for the next big thing in fintech, health tech, and more, with a…

Kenyan innovators behind an AI sign language app and EV battery hubs are up for a £50,000 prize

Two Kenyan engineers are finalists for the £50,000 Africa Prize with an AI sign language app and EV battery service.

Pakistan’s Buscaro raises $2M to bring order to the chaos of urban commuting

Pakistani startup Buscaro raises $2 million to scale its tech-enabled B2B commuting service for companies and schools.

Africa-wide hackathon aims to build a homegrown AI that understands local culture

A 40-city hackathon is building a sovereign AI for Africa, embedding local context using the new Model Context Protocol.

Maximizing Online Presence with Effective Domain Name Strategies

Strategic domain names boost brand trust, SEO, and traffic. Use varied TLDs, protective portfolios, security, and future proof planning smartly.

SAIS 2026 Applications Now Open for African AgriTech Start-ups with September Deadline

If you’re building an African start-up that’s busy hacking agriculture with tech, here’s some good news: applications for the SAIS…

Buupass is building the digital backbone for Africa’s transport network

Kenyan startup Buupass is rapidly expanding its network, digitizing transport and logistics for 13 new operators across East Africa.

Yamaha Launches TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge to Redefine the Future of Sound

Yamaha's TRANSPOSE Innovation Challenge calls on global startups to redefine sound, offering funding, mentorship, and collaboration for winners.

Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal

Poa Internet, Kenya’s fastest-growing internet service provider, has secured a $4 million debt investment from Finnfund, a Finnish development financier,…

African Angel Academy launches 12th cohort to tackle Africa’s 194 billion dollar startup funding gap

AAA launches Cohort 12, training angels to fund early stage African startups. Applications close 10 September 2025.

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