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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.

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.

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

Visa launches Africa Fintech Accelerator Program, Apply Now!

Visa launches Africa Fintech Accelerator for startups, fostering innovation, financial inclusion, and investment opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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