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New Cohort Announced for Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme
Twenty five start ups have been selected for the Challenger Digital & Green Innovation acceleration programme, a move that highlights the growing demand...
Egypt Launches New Technology Hub to Boost Startup Growth
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones has announced a new Technology Hub that aims to give Egyptian startups stronger support and...
Top Early Stage Startups Set to Take the Spotlight at Elevate Lab Demo Day
Elevate Lab continues to strengthen the early stage entrepreneurship pipeline in Egypt by giving young founders the structure and guidance they need to...
Tech Wings Africa Launches Program to Boost Careers in Kenya and Uganda
Tech Wings Africa is opening a new pathway for early-career tech professionals in Kenya and Uganda to accelerate their careers. Fully funded by...
Mali Startups Receive Shot in the arm from Orange Corners
This month marked an exciting milestone for Mali’s entrepreneurial landscape with the launch of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF). Powered by the...
Verto Award Launches African Startups into Global Spotlight
The launch of the inaugural Verto Award marks a significant milestone in the growth trajectory of African startups aiming to make a mark...
Compute Accelerator Programme set to strengthen Africa’s AI innovation and unlock real development impact
The AI Hub for Sustainable Development, working with partners across Africa, Italy and the G7, has launched the Compute Accelerator Programme to support...
CRAN Tech Challenge Unveils Namibia’s Brightest Startups
Namibia’s technology sector received a decisive jolt of confidence this week as the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) unveiled the winners of...
The beVisioneers Fellowship Opens Doors for Young Environmental Innovators
Young people across Africa are looking for real opportunities to create practical solutions for climate and environmental challenges. The beVisioneers Mercedes Benz Fellowship...
Social Enterprise Ghana Workshop to Empower Startups
Ghanaian startup owners are at a pivotal point in their business journeys, seeking innovative ways to scale and sustain their ventures. Recognizing this...
Tunisia Expands Green Opportunities with New Women Go Green Intake
A new chance has opened for women entrepreneurs ready to shape Tunisia’s green future. The Women Go Green program is now accepting applications...
2025 ALX Ventures Demo Day Spotlights Ghana’s Emerging Startups
The upcoming 2025 ALX Ventures Demo Day promises to be a pivotal event for Ghana’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem. Scheduled for 27 November at...
Clean Energy, Fintech and AI Lead Africa’s November Startup Boom
The African startup ecosystem is entering an inflection point. Recent data points to a powerful rebound but also a structural shift in how...
Sabi Writers Expands Horizons: A New Chapter in Abuja
From humble beginnings in Lagos in 2018, Sabi Writers has grown into a formidable force in the African creative industry. Over the years,...
Cape Verde’s Rising Stars: Djony and Keven Ignite a New Era of Entrepreneurship
Cape Verde, a small island nation known for its vibrant culture and resilient spirit, is now making waves in the global entrepreneurial landscape...
New Funding Call Set to Support Sustainable and High-Growth Startups in East Africa
The latest develoPPP Ventures funding call is now open, offering early-growth startups in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda a clear chance to scale their...
South Africa’s ‘Change The World’ Programme Delivers a New Generation of High-Growth Founders as Flockify Claims the Top Prize
South Africa’s start-up landscape recorded a defining moment this quarter as Change The World (CTW), an emerging force in Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, announced...
How Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2025 Is Driving Africa’s Startup Growth
Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most important platforms for African innovators this year. The pitch competition...
African Startups Steal the Spotlight as Sytemap and eAgro Win Big at the Entrepreneurship World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) 2025 concluded this week with two African startups, Nigeria’s Sytemap and Zimbabwe’s eAgro, emerging as standout winners in a...
Hanga Pitchfest 2025: Re-Banatex Tops a Strong Lineup of Rwanda’s Best Innovators
The announcement of the Hanga Pitchfest 2025 Top 5 finalists marks an important moment for Rwanda’s growing innovation ecosystem. Following six weeks of...
10 Finalists Selected for Africa’s 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge
At COP30, the 2025 In-Country YouthADAPT Challenge unveiled its 10 finalists, highlighting the next generation of African entrepreneurs creating practical solutions for climate...
How Nigeria’s Free Zones Empower Emerging Entrepreneurs and Startups
Nigeria’s Free Zones have become a catalyst for economic growth, attracting over $30 billion in investments and generating more than ₦650 billion in...
New Stanbic Programme to Support Uganda’s Green Entrepreneurs
Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL), in partnership with the Embassy of France in Uganda, has launched the Stanbic GreenTech Incubator Programme to empower...
Unlocking Opportunities for African Startups
The African continent is witnessing a surge of entrepreneurial energy, especially among early-stage companies committed to creating sustainable solutions for pressing regional challenges....
Ivorian Entrepreneurs Set to Scale with New Funding
In a significant development for Côte d’Ivoire’s burgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem, develoPPP Ventures has announced a substantial funding injection into five innovative startups. After...
Africa’s Innovators Take the Spotlight in Global Moonshot Awards Shortlist
A new wave of African entrepreneurs and start-ups has emerged in the global innovation arena, with multiple finalists from the continent selected across...
Egypt’s Climate Startups Gain Pathway to Growth and Investment
GIZ Egypt, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and in partnership with Plug and Play, has...
Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia Partner to Empower Startups and SMEs
A new chapter in entrepreneurial cooperation is unfolding as the Ethiopian Youth Entrepreneurs Association (EYEA) and the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority...
Ten African Startups Advance to Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 Finals in Riyadh
Ten African businesses are among the 100 global finalists for the Entrepreneurship World Cup 2025 (EWC), marking a powerful moment for the continent’s...
Last Call: 216 Capital and Plug and Play Open Doors for Tunisia’s Emerging Startups
Tunisian entrepreneurs have only a short time left to apply for the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator, a six-month program designed to help pre-seed...
Cascador’s 2025 Cohort Embodies Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Cascador 2025 Cohort embodies Nigeria’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing a diverse array of innovative founders ready to transform the continent’s landscape. These...
500 Global Unveils Africa’s Next Wave of Green Innovators in Nairobi
Silicon Valley venture capital firm 500 Global has announced 15 startups for its first Sustainable Innovation Seed Accelerator in Nairobi, signaling strong investor confidence in Africa’s entrepreneurial...
Digital and Green Innovation Programme to Boost Startups in Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda
A new regional initiative is giving African startups the support they need to build sustainable solutions for the future. The Digital and Green...
Cabo Verde’s Bold Entrepreneurs to Unlock New Markets
Six visionary founders from Cabo Verde are poised to elevate their startups onto the international stage, thanks to a unique opportunity at the...
New SEED Program Targets One Million Jobs for Youth and Women in Ethiopia
Orbit Innovation Hub has announced an exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs across Ethiopia to turn their ideas into impactful businesses. Through the SEED...
Africa’s tech-entrepreneurs seize fresh capital in a telling turn
Africa’s startup scene is quietly showing signs of re-awakening. After a period of hesitation, investors are beginning to recommit to the continent’s innovators...
Africa’s Startup Scene Hits New Heights with Solar, Agri-Tech and Fintech Leaders
Each year, the Norrsken Foundation curates a list of the world’s most promising early-stage startups, identifying ventures with the potential to solve some...
Founder Institute Abuja’s Cohort 10 to Groom Emerging Entrepreneurs
In the vibrant landscape of Nigeria’s startup ecosystem, the Founder Institute Abuja’s Cohort 10 marks a significant milestone. Comprising thirteen emerging entrepreneurs in...
Innovest Afrika Unveils 16 Bold Startups Reimagining South Africa’s Future
Innovest Afrika recently launched Cohort 4 of the Innovest Ignite Accelerator, featuring sixteen dynamic South African entrepreneurs from sectors including fintech, healthtech, logistics,...
Antler Lagos Catalyzing Growth for Cubbes, Raba and Forti Foods
Antler Lagos is making significant strides in nurturing the continent’s most promising startups. In its inaugural cohort, the venture capital firm has invested...
Madica Fuels African Startup Growth with $400K Investment
Africa-focused early-stage investment firm Madica has announced new investments worth $400,000 in two artificial intelligence startups, Hypeo AI from Morocco and Anavid from...
Cabo Verde’s Startup Act to Foster Innovative Entrepreneurship
Cabo Verde, a burgeoning island nation in West Africa, is making significant strides toward fostering its entrepreneurial ecosystem through the development of the...
Web Summit Lisbon 2025 to Empower Cabo Verde Startups
Cabo Verde is poised to make a bold statement on the global innovation stage as the country’s brightest entrepreneurs and changemakers prepare to...
AlphaExpo 2025 Reveals a New Era of African Innovation and Inclusion
The pulse of African innovation beat louder this week in Accra as the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) concluded its 8th AlphaExpo Micro Accelerator...
Google Picks eFama Among Top 10 African Startups as Agritech Momentum Builds
South African agritech company eFama, co-founded by Pretty Kubyane, has been selected among 10 startups for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa. This...
FinWise Ethiopia: A New Chapter for Financial Inclusion and Startup Growth
The Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have launched a joint project aimed at helping Ethiopia’s fintech...
Africa’s Startup Scene Gains Momentum as Investors Pour $200 Million into Tech, Clean Energy and Climate Ventures
Entrepreneurial energy is rising across Africa, from Lagos to Lusaka. This week alone, startups across Kenya, Morocco, Egypt, South Africa and Mali collectively...
AUDA-NEPAD Unveils 12 Trailblazing Startups Shaping Africa’s Innovation Future
The African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has recently launched its Akili AI MSME UpSkill Lab 2025, featuring 12 top startups from Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa to...
Ventures 54 Positions Africa’s Startup Ecosystem for Global Growth and Investment
In what is set to be one of London’s most dynamic weeks for UK-Africa engagement, Ventures 54 has announced that it will showcase...
Association of Ghana Startups Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Ghana Startup Week 2025 is set to be a landmark event that promises to transform the entrepreneurial landscape of West Africa. Scheduled from...
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