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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How to apply: NBA Africa’s Triple-Double Accelerator for sport and creative startups
Apply by Aug 29 for NBA Africa’s Triple-Double Accelerator offering mentorship, funding, and Demo Day exposure.
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Maximizing ROI with Digital Experience Analytics for Startups
Startups leveraging digital experience analytics boost conversions, retention, and revenue by transforming raw customer behavior data into actionable growth insights.
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US Firm to Launch $3.4M Waste-to-Fertilizer Plant in Kenya, First in Africa
Kenya is about to get a serious upgrade in its farming game and it’s coming in the form of a…
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Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 Opens Applications: Apply by August 15
Apply for Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Cohort 5 by August 15; discover Cohort 4’s 22 fintech startups driving financial inclusion.
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How Salient Advisory Propelled Over $20M into African Healthtech in Five Years
Since its launch in 2020, Salient Advisory has played a central role in scaling African healthtech by facilitating over $20…
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Africa’s Premier Tech Summit: Moonshot by TechCabal Brings 4,000+ Innovators to Lagos This October
Africa's flagship tech conference returns to Lagos October 15-16, 2025, uniting 4,000+ innovators for continent's next digital leap
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HAVAÍC Secures Second Close of US$50 Million African Innovation Fund 3
HAVAÍC closes $25M second round of African Innovation Fund 3, backed by Sanlam & institutional investors
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Google Selects 15 African AI Startups for Accelerator Class 9, Including Two Kenyan Innovators
Google selected 15 African AI startups for Accelerator Class 9, including Kenyan companies Shamba Records and Apexloads.
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Kenyan Startups Can Now Apply for EUR 100,000 develoPPP Ventures Grant to Scale Impactful Solutions
Kenyan startups can apply for EUR 100,000 in funding and expert support through develoPPP Ventures. Deadline is June 30, 2025.
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British Investment Backs Massive Electric Motorbike Push in Kenya
ARC Ride gets $5M from UK’s BII to deploy 5,000 electric motorbikes, expand battery swapping, and cut emissions.
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G42 and Mistral AI Partner to Build Open, Sovereign AI Platforms for Global Markets
G42 and Mistral AI will build open, sovereign AI platforms focused on global inclusion and technical autonomy.
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Mastercard Foundation and iHUB Select Majority Female-Led Startups for 2025 EdTech Fellowship
iHUB launches 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship cohort with 75% female-led startups, redefining Africa’s education innovation landscape.
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Kenyan Student Team Among Top Three Finalists at 2025 Microsoft Imagine Cup
Kenyan student team ranks in top three at Microsoft Imagine Cup 2025 with Signvrse, an AI sign language translation tool.
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Verto Wins $1 Million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments
Verto wins the $1 million Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech for its cross-border payment platform empowering SMEs in emerging markets.
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Innovate Africa to Tackle Africa’s Toughest Challenges on World Product Day 2025
Innovate Africa to host World Product Day 2025 in Lagos, featuring prototype pitches, career fair, and $2,000 prize.
