Startups
Spotlighting emerging tech startups, innovative solutions, and the entrepreneurs behind them. Learn about the next big thing in the tech industry here.
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Visa launches Africa Fintech Accelerator Program, Apply Now!
Visa launches Africa Fintech Accelerator for startups, fostering innovation, financial inclusion, and investment opportunities.
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WIPO Global Awards: Kenya’s YAKWETU Shines in Entertainment Technology
Kenya's YAKWETU Online Limited wins 2023 WIPO Global Award, revolutionising African entertainment through innovative IP-based solutions.
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Microsoft-backed FAST Accelerator Boosts African Startups: Funding, Mentorship, and Silicon Valley Access
Flapmax launches 2nd FAST Accelerator, supporting African startups with funding, mentorship, and access to Silicon Valley.
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Empowering Nigeria’s SMEs: Ayoba Launches Accelerator Programme with Adanian Labs
Ayoba and Adanian Labs empower Nigerian SMEs through innovative accelerator program, driving growth and economic development.
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Applications Open for 6th Cohort of AlphaExpo Micro-Accelerator
Apply now for Africa Fintech Summit's AlphaExpo Micro-Accelerator Cohort, empowering African startups to showcase their innovations.
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Kenyan Innovators Secure KES 13 Million in Grants at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge
Kenyan innovators win Ksh. 13 million at Mozilla Africa Innovation Challenge, promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation.
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Mastercard’s Strive Community Fuels MESH Journey to Empower 150K Kenyan Innovators
Kenyan start-up MESH reaches 150,000 entrepreneurs, transforming informal economy with Mastercard's Strive Community program.
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Global Startup Awards Africa Announces Regional Winners at GITEX Africa 2023
Global Startup Awards announces 71 regional winners from across the continent of Africa at GITEX Africa 2023.
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Google Africa, C. Moore Media, and Allison+Partners Collaborate for Fourth Edition of The Future is Female Program
Google Africa partners with C. Moore Media and Allison+Partners for The Future is Female Mentorship Program, empowering African tech founders.
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Pitch AgriHack 2023: Agritech Competition Aims to Transform African Agriculture
AGRF, Heifer International, and Generation Africa launch Pitch AgriHack 2023, a competition to foster agritech innovation
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Fintech in Africa: AWS Launches Inaugural Accelerator with 25 Startups
Amazon Web Services (AWS) launches inaugural 'Fintech in Africa' Accelerator, fostering financial innovation with 25 selected startups.
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Climate Tech Startup Amini Raises $2M to Address Africa’s Data Scarcity
Amini raises $2M to address Africa's environmental data scarcity, offering advanced analytics and actionable insights.
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M-KOPA Secures Over $200 Million in Debt Financing for Expansion
M-KOPA, a prominent fintech platform, secures $250 million in debt funding to expand financial services in Africa.
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Wasoko Expands to Zambia, Bringing Innovative B2B E-commerce to Southern Africa
Wasoko expands to Zambia, offering innovative B2B e-commerce to boost local businesses and access to affordable goods.
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Two Kenyan Startups selected for Qualcomm Mentorship Program
Qualcomm selects 10 African start-ups for inaugural Make in Africa mentorship programme to foster innovation.
