Innovate Now Cohort 10 Spotlights Africa’s Assistive Tech Startups
Eleven startups are redefining access to education, healthcare, communication, mobility, and employment for persons with disabilities across Africa following their…
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Kenyan and Ugandan agri-food SMEs invited to apply for O-Farms Accelerator
East African agribusinesses working to reduce food losses and build more sustainable models have a fresh opportunity through the O-Farms…
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AfriLabs Begins 12-Week Enterprise Development Programme for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
AfriLabs has kicked off the enterprise development phase of its RevUp Women Initiative in Nigeria, bringing 150 women-led businesses into…
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Afreximbank has Selected 8 Tech Startups for First Intra-African Trade Accelerator
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for the first cohort of its flagship Accelerator Programme, a three-month…
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Bridge Seed Global Opens Applications for 2026 Impact Accelerator
Bridge Seed Global, a non-profit initiative supporting early-stage entrepreneurship across the continent, is inviting applications for its 2026 accelerator cohort….
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Why Kenya Outpaces South Africa as the Second Expansion Market for African Startups
When African startups reach the point of regional expansion, a clear pattern has emerged: Kenya comes before South Africa. This…
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The True Cost of Building a Startup in Nigeria
Starting a technology company or startup in Nigeria requires navigating a financial landscape shaped by infrastructure deficits, regulatory complexity, and…
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5 Critical Skills Every African Startup Founder Must Possess to Thrive Today
Building a startup in Africa is not for the faint-hearted. The market here is dynamic, infrastructure can be unpredictable, capital…
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Applications Open for Qualcomm’s Latest Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Programme
The most recent iteration of Qualcomm’s Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, which gives companies access to engineers, coaching, and…
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Call for Applications: Her Africa Early Stage Incubator 2026 for Young African Leaders
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 cohort of the Alliance for Women and Girls’ (AFWAG) Her Africa Early…
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Call for Applications: African Impact Challenge – Building Global Businesses From Africa
Applications from aspirational innovators and startup founders throughout Africa are now being accepted for the African Impact Challenge. This program…
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Why Most Startups Fail in Nigeria, Structural Patterns Behind the Numbers
Nigeria has built one of Africa’s most visible startup ecosystems over the past decade. Venture funding, accelerators, and technology hubs…
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Accelerate Africa Opens Applications for Its 4th Startup Programme
The Accelerate Africa program’s fourth edition, which will begin in Lagos in March, is already accepting applications. Accelerate Africa intends…
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Apply for the 5th Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award
Applications are now open for the 5th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, the prestigious…
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Applications Open for Ashoka’s Venture and Fellowship Program
Ashoka’s Venture and Fellowship pathway, which identifies, elects, and supports high-impact social entrepreneurs as Ashoka Fellows, is open to African…
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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…
