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Apply for the 6th MEST Africa Challenge: Early-stage AgriTech startups can win $50,000 in equity funding and gain global visibility.

Apply Now for the 6th Edition of the MEST Africa Challenge:...

Apply for the 6th MEST Africa Challenge: Early-stage AgriTech startups can win $50,000 in equity funding and gain global visibility.
WorkPay, expands to Nigeria

Workpay Secures $5M Series A Funding to Revolutionize HR Tech Across...

Workpay raises $5M Series A funding to expand its cloud-based HR and payroll solutions across Africa, enhancing financial services and AI-driven tools.
Kenya's Twiga Foods part of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022

Twiga Foods Faces Second Round of Layoffs Amid Strategic Restructuring

Twiga Foods lays off 59 employees, restructures under new CEO, aiming for profitability amid financial and operational challenges.
Meta Launches Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to Empower AI-Driven Organizations Across Africa and the Middle East

Meta Launches Llama 3.1 Impact Grants to Empower AI-Driven Organizations Across...

Meta's Llama 3.1 Impact Grants offer up to $500,000 for AI-driven projects addressing social challenges in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey.
TBD Hackathon Nairobi: Innovate Payment Systems in Africa In an energetic and collaborative environment, developers and innovators gather at the TBD Hackathon in Nairobi to revolutionize payment systems across Africa using the tbDEX protocol. This event, held in conjunction with the Africa Bitcoin Conference, offers participants the opportunity to showcase their skills, network with industry leaders, and compete for substantial Bitcoin prizes. Join us to be part of this transformative experience, where creativity meets technology to address real-world financial challenges.

Join the TBD Hackathon: Innovate Payment Systems in Africa and Win...

Join the TBD Hackathon to innovate African payment systems, win Bitcoin prizes, and pitch your project at the Africa Bitcoin Conference.
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa announces its 8th cohort of 10 startups utilizing AI to tackle challenges across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa. These startups are addressing healthcare, cargo mobility, energy solutions, and more.

Meet the Kenyan Startups joining the Google for Startups Accelerator 2024...

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa's 8th cohort features innovative Kenyan startups transforming beauty, finance, and travel through cutting-edge technology.
Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC; Jonathan Sieff, Managing Partner at Universum Wealth; and Ketso Gordhan, CEO of The SA SME Fund.

HAVAÍC Announces First Close of US$50 Million African Innovation Fund 3

HAVAÍC announces the first close of its US$50 million African Innovation Fund 3, driving high-growth tech investments in Africa.
A graphic representing the Jobtech Alliance's expansion with new platforms focused on job creation in Africa.

Jobtech Alliance Adds Eight Platforms to Boost Employment in Africa

Discover how the Jobtech Alliance, Mercy Corps, and BFA Global are transforming Africa's employment landscape with innovative jobtech platforms aimed at creating sustainable job opportunities and economic empowerment across the continent.
Apply for Open Startup GROW Program to Secure $1M Funding

Apply for Open Startup’s GROW Program to Secure $1M Funding

Apply for Open Startup's GROW Program to scale your African startup and secure $1M funding. Deadline: August 31.
d.light Surpasses Expectations with Net Profit in Q2 2024

d.light Surpasses Expectations with Net Profit in Q2 2024

d.light solar provider achieves net income profitability in Q2 2024 driven by record-breaking quarterly revenue and improved operational efficiencies.
: Apply for Future is Female 5th Edition by July 31st StarNews Mobile and GBEF launch Nigerian business competition, offering SMEs mentoring, funding, and partnerships to foster economic growth. SAMA Flapmax Shape the Future of the Internet: ICANN Calls for Fellowship Applicants YouthADAPT 2023 Now Open, Calling All Female Tech Pioneers! Julia Collins and Other Tech Leaders to Empower Female Founders at Lagos Summit Google Africa, C. Moore Media, and Allison+Partners Collaborate for Fourth Edition of The Future is Female Program

Apply for Future is Female 5th Edition by July 31st

Apply for the 5th edition of the Future is Female Program, empowering African female tech founders; deadline July 31st.
Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Africa-Focused Startups

Innovate Africa Launches with $2.5M Angel Fund for Early-Stage Africa-Focused Startups

Innovate Africa launches $2.5M fund to support early-stage African startups with capital, resources, and expertise for sustainable growth.
Busu Naturals wins She’s Next Kenya Grant, receiving KES 2.5M. Timao Group and Code with Kids secure 2nd and 3rd places.

Busu Naturals Wins 2.5 Million ‘She’s Next Kenya’ Grant Competition

Busu Naturals wins She’s Next Kenya Grant, receiving KES 2.5M. Timao Group and Code with Kids secure 2nd and 3rd places.
Uncover Skincare Secures $1.4 Million in Oversubscribed Seed Funding to Empower Women of Colour

Uncover Skincare Secures $1.4 Million in Oversubscribed Seed Funding to Empower...

Uncover Skincare secures $1.4M to expand, innovate products for melanin-rich skin, and enhance tech-driven personalized skincare solutions.
Visa She’s Next Kenya 5 Finalists: Who Will Win the KES 2.5 Million Grant?

Visa She’s Next Kenya Finalists: Who Will Win KES 2.5 Million...

Visa announces five finalists for She’s Next Kenya program, offering grants, training, and mentorship to women entrepreneurs across various industries.