Timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network is accepting applications
For incubators across the continent, Timbuktoo, the UNDP-backed innovation engine for Africa, is creating a significant new opportunity. The Timbuktoo…
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African Water Startups Invited to Apply for Imagine H2O Accelerator
The Imagine H2O Accelerator, that provides businesses the resources they need to develop their solutions, commercialize their technology, and break…
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Apply for Up to $800k in Funding and Support from the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Startups are invited to apply for up to US$800,000 in funding and in-kind support services from the Draper Richards Kaplan…
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African Startups Invited to Apply for $20k Global D-Prize Competition
The D-Prize Competition, which provides up to US$20,000 in funding to social impact enterprises, is open to entrepreneurs worldwide. The…
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Applications Open for 7th OceanHub Africa Accelerator Program
The seventh iteration of the 12-month OceanHub Africa accelerator, which will support up to 24 of Africa’s most promising impact…
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Seedstars and SANAD Partner to Support Women Entrepreneurs Across Africa and the Middle East
The SANAD Technical Assistance Facility (TAF) and Swiss venture capital firm and ecosystem support organization Seedstars have partnered to launch…
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Applications Open for $55k Harvard Africa Business Club Startup Competition
The most recent iteration of the Harvard Business School’s Africa Business Club’s New Venture Competition, which offers companies the opportunity…
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The 2026 Yale Africa Startup Review is now accepting nominations
The 2026 Yale Africa Startup Review (YASR), an annual Yale Africa student-led and alumni-supported program that highlights firms influencing innovation…
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Applications Open for Ecoembes Innovation Challenge 2026 for Global Waste Management Startups (€2,000 Prize)
There is now a significant chance for startups developing cutting-edge waste management solutions to expand internationally. The Open Call for…
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Origin Stories Set to Celebrate African Entrepreneurs
Origin Stories, a brand-new live theater and media event in Cape Town, is bringing attention to the genuine, unvarnished experiences…
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Applications Open for 5th Edition of Open Startup’s BRAIN Accelerator Programme
Applications are now being accepted for the fifth iteration of Open Startup’s flagship accelerator program, BRAIN, which is based in…
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Applications Open for 2025 Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Program for Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Are you an up-and-coming business owner in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda creating a digital product that promotes climate resilience and…
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Governing the Algorithm: How Yemi Akinrele Is Building Ethical AI for Africa’s Financial Future
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms global finance, a critical challenge has emerged: how to ensure these powerful systems operate fairly,…
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How Toresttech Community Is Elevating Africa’s IT Support Professionals
For years, IT support professionals have been the unsung heroes of the technology world, essential yet often overlooked. This reality…
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African Startups Invited to Apply for L59 Pitch Competition in Kenya
Early-stage startups in Africa are being invited to participate in the L59 Pitching Competition in Nairobi from December 3–5, which…
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Nigeria’s Efiwe Launches AI-Powered Mobile Platform to Democratize Coding Access
A mobile-first, AI-powered platform has been introduced by Nigerian startup Efiwe, enabling anyone to learn to code right from a…
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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 10 Finalists for $1.5M 2025 Competition
The ten finalists for the US$1.5 million 2025 competition have been revealed by Alibaba Philanthropy’s main philanthropic program, Africa’s Business…
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How Farmstarck Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Agricultural Value Chain
Growing up on a family farm after the loss of his father, the founder of Farmstarck learned firsthand the backbreaking…
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Bridging the Digital Divide: How Enoch Eholor’s Syntax Is Making Tech Skills Accessible and Engaging
For many, learning to code is a daunting, solitary journey. But for Enoch Osadebamewn Eholor, a developer who started coding…
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New One-Page Platform Launched to Support and Uplift African Startup Founders
In order to provide African startup founders with genuine, human words of encouragement—each accompanied by music—from prominent voices investing in…
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Beyond the Grid: How Runteller Is Bringing Financial Inclusion to Every Corner of Africa
In a continent where internet connectivity remains a luxury rather than a norm, the digital economy often leaves behind those…
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Dabere Michael is using Stylus AI in Eliminating Human Error in Education
In a system where a single exam can determine a student’s future, human error in grading isn’t just a flaw,…
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Lighting Up Africa: How Solaris GreenTech Hub Is Fighting Energy Poverty with Innovation
In 2020, as the world grappled with the COVID-19 lockdown, one young Nigerian founder turned frustration into fuel for innovation….
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Innovate47 Opens Applications for Food & Agri Accelerator Program for African Startups
The Food & Agri Accelerator, an eight-week program created to assist high-potential founders developing solutions at the nexus of agricultural,…
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ShowUs.fun: The African Platform Turning Contests Into a Youth Engagement Revolution
It started with a small local contest. Young people showed up, eager to showcase their talent. But something unexpected happened,…
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Applications Open for 7th MEST Africa Challenge with Focus on Fintech
The seventh edition of the MEST Africa Challenge, which aims to find and assist outstanding fintech entrepreneurs, is now accepting…
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Applications Open for MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme for African Startups
The MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme, which offers capital and scaling assistance for growth-stage businesses, is open to African firms. A…
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Apply Now for Africa SME Assembly 2025 (Win Scholarships Worth Up to N1.5 Million)
Are you an entrepreneur prepared to expand your company and create connections with the largest network of innovators, investors, and…
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African Development Bank Launches 2025 YouthADAPT Challenge for African MSMEs and Innovators (Up to $30,000 in Grants and Support)
Youth-led MSMEs and innovators are being urged by the In-country YouthADAPT Challenge to promote resilience and climate adaptation throughout Africa….
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MAX, a Nigerian mobility startup, unveiled a solar-powered battery swap station.
The first-ever solar-powered battery swap station was introduced by Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX, which claims that this innovation in…
