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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Google Announces “AI First Accelerator Program” for African Startups
Google introduces AI First Accelerator to aid African startups solving challenges with artificial intelligence.
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AFEX Crowns Winners in Grand Code Cash Crop 4.0 Finale
AFEX hosts Code Cash Crop 4.0; Mr Yakubu wins $10,000 for Farm Central Intelligence; Kenyan teams also triumph.
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Moove Secures $76M Funding Amidst Challenges in Mobility Sector
Moove secures $76M funding; Sendy, former partner and Safaricom spark fund beneficiary, shuts down after investor challenges.
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20 African Female Tech Founders Selected for 2023 Future is Female Mentorship Program
African female tech founders selected for Future is Female Mentorship Program, boosting innovation in 2023.
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Flapmax Partners with Intel to Accelerate AI Innovation in Africa
Flapmax partners with Intel to accelerate AI innovation in Africa, empowering startups through FAST Accelerator program.
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Safaricom New Move is to Invest Billions in Kenyan Tech Startups
Safaricom shareholders approve two subsidiaries to invest in and support Kenyan tech start-ups, despite challenging fiscal conditions.
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From Nairobi to Kigali, BasiGo Electric Buses Come to Rwanda
BasiGo partners with AC Mobility to bring affordable, accessible electric buses to Rwanda, aiming for fleet electrification by 2030.
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Apply for Mozilla’s $10K AI Research Grants in Eastern & Southern Africa
Mozilla offers $5,000-$10,000 AI research grants for African innovators examining AI's impact on communities, promoting inclusivity.
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MyCover.ai Raises $1.25M Pre-Seed Funding to Reinvent the African Insurance Sector
MyCover.ai raises $1.25M pre-seed funding to boost digital insurance infrastructure and access across Africa
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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.
