Startups & Ideas
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BasiGo to Accelerate Rwanda’s E-Mobility with $1.5 Million USAID Grant
BasiGo receives a $1.5 million USAID grant to expand electric bus operations, aiming for 200 buses in Rwanda by 2025.
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AFEX Secures $26.5M Investment to Bolster Food Security in Africa
AFEX receives USD 26.5 million from British International Investment, boosting agriculture, food security, and farmer income in Africa.
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Kenyan Talent Shines Dominating the Top Ten in AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition
Top African startups to compete in the AfricaIgnite Pitch, vying for a spot at the Startup World Cup. List dominated by Kenyan startups.
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YouthADAPT 2023 Now Open, Calling All Female Tech Pioneers!
YouthADAPT 2023 Empowering Africa's female tech innovators to combat climate change with $100,000 awards, mentorship, and a vast network.
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Julia Collins and Other Tech Leaders to Empower Female Founders at Lagos Summit
TLcom's Africa Tech Female Founder Summit 2023 in Lagos, focuses on resilience and growth amidst challenges.
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Google Handpicks 11 African Startups for Prestigious AI First Accelerator
Google launches AI First Accelerator, selecting 11 African startups to innovate solutions for local and global challenges.
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From Survival to Synergy: How M&A Can Fuel African Startups Amidst Funding Declines
Significant decline in African VC funding prompts startups towards mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for survival and growth.
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Lipa Later Group Successfully Closes KES 500 Million Privately Placed Debt Issuance
Lipa Later successfully raises KES 500 million, plans to secure KES 2 billion, aiming for financial inclusion in Kenya.
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12 African Startups Chosen for 2023 FAST Accelerator Program
Flapmax and Microsoft launch FAST Accelerator Program with 12 African startups to advance AI solutions for societal challenges.
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Kenyan Innovators Invited to Compete Globally in inDrive’s Newly Launched Underdog Tech Award for Emerging Startups
inDrive launches Underdog Tech Award to support startups overcoming challenges in emerging markets, with a $60,000 prize.
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Gates Foundation backs 29 African Healthcare Startups in i3 Second Cohort
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-supported i3 unveils 29 healthcare startups from 21 African countries, driving innovation and accessibility.
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Nine Innovative Ventures Shine at Africa DeFi Summit
Nine African ventures selected for the Africa DeFi Summit in Accra, showcasing fintech and blockchain innovations.
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Uganda’s Emata Secures $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Agricultural Finance
Ugandan agritech Emata secures $2.4M seed funding, aims to revolutionize agricultural finance, expand across East Africa.
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GoGettaz 2023 Awards $116,000 To African Agripreneurs
Winners of 2023 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize announced. Top agripreneurs awarded for innovative solutions in African agriculture.
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African Agripreneurs Shine: WAYA2023 Winners Revealed
WAYA2023 awards recognize outstanding female agripreneurs in Africa, celebrating innovation, contribution to agriculture, and empowerment.