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Investment Type: Accelerator
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| Date | Title | Description |
| 28.05.2025 | Empowering Women and Innovators: The Rise of Tech and Agrifood Startups in Africa | In the heart of Africa, innovation is blossoming. Two significant programs are lighting the way for entrepreneurs: the Women in Tech program in Zambia and the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge for agrifood startups. Both initiatives are not ju... |
| 26.05.2025 | ClimateLaunchpad competition invites applications from African startups | ClimateLaunchpad 2025, the largest green business idea competition in the world, is open to African startups. The goal of the ClimateLaunchpad is to transform green ideas into profitable startups by giving participants the information, abil... |
| 23.05.2025 | Startups in Zambia encouraged to apply for Women in Tech program | Applications are being accepted for the Women in Tech accelerator program, which is run by BongoHive Innovations and provides funding, mentorship, and training to women-led, tech-based, and tech-enabled businesses in Zambia. With the help o... |
| 23.05.2025 | Applications for Tarcoola Fund, Accelerator being accepted from African startups | Tarcoola, an accelerator and fund based in Africa that aims to take startups from Series A and beyond to new heights, is currently accepting applications. Finding high-potential businesses and giving them the resources, know-how, and networ... |
| 23.05.2025 | THRIVE Global Impact Challenge invites applications from African agrifood startups | African agrifood startups are encouraged to apply for the THRIVE Global Impact Challenge, which supports agriculture’s shift to a net-zero future. A global search for creative startups promoting a more sustainable agricultural future is kno... |
| 05.04.2025 | Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship accelerator invites applications from African startups | The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship’s annual in-residence accelerator program in California, which assists participants in scaling their impact and preparing for next-level investment, is open to African startups. Applications are... |
| 26.02.2025 | Fourth edition of VivaTech’s AfricaTech Awards now accepting applications | Applications for the fourth edition of VivaTech’s AfricaTech Awards, which honor and assist startups working to improve the fields of green technology, e-health, and e-commerce/fintech, have opened. VivaTech is an annual technology conferen... |
| 19.02.2025 | African pandemic resilience accelerator now open for applications | The fifth cohort of AUDA-NEPAD’s Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience is now accepting applications from African e-health startups. In accordance with the African Union’s Energize Africa Initiative and the goals of Agend... |
| 05.02.2025 | Bridging the Gap: Africa's Tech Renaissance Through Mentorship and Innovation Funds | Africa stands at a crossroads. The continent is ripe with potential, yet it grapples with challenges that stifle its technological growth. Recent initiatives like Qualcomm's 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program and the University Tec... |
| 04.02.2025 | Africa: Qualcomm Opens Applications for 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship | TLDR Qualcomm has launched applications for its 'Make in Africa' Startup Mentorship Program The equity-free program is part of Qualcomm's African Innovation Platform Applications are open until February 16, with the program running from Apr... |
| 21.11.2024 | Africa's Investment Renaissance: The 11th Africa Early Stage Investor Summit | The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) is back, marking its 11th edition in Cape Town. This gathering, scheduled for November 28-29, 2024, promises to be a beacon for investors and entrepreneurs alike. Set against the stunning backd... |
| 20.11.2024 | Africa Early Stage Investor Summit Returns for its 11th Edition, focusing on Capital Mobilization on the Continent | Cape Town, 20th November 2024 The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, hosted by the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A, returns for its 11th edition this November. Investors and key ecosystem stakeholders will convene on 28 – 29 ... |
| 14.11.2024 | Africa: Empowering Girls in Africa to Embrace Stem | More initiatives needed to inspire and equip young women to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation. Across Africa, there is a growing push to prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) edu... |
| 19.09.2024 | Cape Town to hold 11th Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit in November | The 11th Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit (AESIS) will be co-hosted by VC4A and the African Business Angel Network (ABAN) during Africa Investor Week in Cape Town on November 28–29. The Africa Early-Stage Investor Summit is the leading ev... |
| 18.06.2024 | Newly-launched develoPPP Ventures accepting applications from SA startups for funding | A new funding program for South African startups called develoPPP Ventures has been introduced by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Develo... |
| 19.12.2023 | Shaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023 | The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from across the continent. The two-day summit, organized jointly by VC4A & African Business... |
| 29.08.2023 | Kenya’s tech innovation shines amid investment slowdown | In the face of a recent dip in investment across the African continent, Kenya stands as an unyielding beacon of entrepreneurial activity, particularly within the burgeoning agricultural technology sector. This assertion comes from none othe... |
| 29.08.2023 | Kenya’s tech innovation shines amid investment slowdown | In the face of a recent dip in investment across the African continent, Kenya stands as an unyielding beacon of entrepreneurial activity, particularly within the burgeoning agricultural technology sector. This assertion comes from none othe... |
| 14.06.2023 | New funding opportunity for Nigerian start-ups TechCabal’s 2021 Year-End report Success! | GIZ brings develoPPP Ventures to Nigeria The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has launched develoPPP Ventures, a new fundin... |
| 13.06.2023 | How the IFC-BUA $500 million deal underscores the critical role of private-partnership for African economies | Africa has some of the world’s most significant, yet, untapped resources such as solar, hydraulic and geothermal energy. While some of these resources are scattered across the continent, most are found in huge deposits around the Northern, ... |
| 20.04.2023 | Applications are now being accepted for the VC4A Venture Showcase | The annual VC4A Venture Showcase is now accepting applications from African founders who are at the helm of innovative and disruptive companies or have scaled to the next level. The Venture Showcase is not limited to a certain industry but ... |
| 13.04.2023 | The Green Changemakers Challenge is accepting applications from innovative African startups | The Green Changemakers Challenge is a worldwide innovation challenge open to solutions that are helping to equip others with the mentality and competencies to contribute towards building a sustainable and fair future, and this year they are... |
| 13.04.2023 | The Greenovations Africa program is now accepting applications. | The Greenovations Africa program, which provides access to mentoring and investment opportunities, is calling for applications from African firms with creative ideas that address current issues in any green sector. By combining incubation a... |
| 12.12.2022 | The Deji Alli Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) for 2023 is now accepting applications | The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) finalists’ pitch event for the year 2023 will take place virtually on April 14, 2023, according to ARM in collaboration with TechnoVision (TVC). This announcement launches the formal application... |
| 23.11.2022 | The TechBridge accelerator program, which offers US$200,000 in funding, is now accepting applications from startups in Africa | African firms that use innovation to solve critical problems are invited to apply for the TechBridge accelerator program, which grants US$200,000 in funding and other support. TechBridge’s accelerator program provides participants with indi... |
| 23.10.2022 | Startupbootcamp AfriTech has started accepting applications for the third cohort of the Africa Startup Initiative Accelerator Program (ASIP) | Startupbootcamp AfriTech, an African technology accelerator, is accepting applications for the Telecel Group Africa Startup Initiative Accelerator Program from the most innovative African technology startups in strategic industry verticals.... |
| 02.09.2022 | MDC Nigeria is coming to a close for 2022 | In a recent report by Harvard Business Review, 45 prominent founders who had benefited from the support of mentors were surveyed. It turns out that 84% of them avoid costly mistakes and became proficient in their role, 69% said mentors help... |
| 05.05.2022 | You might have to pay to use Twitter | Share this article: Hello there, Coming Friday, May 13, 2022, by 5 p.m., Techpoint Africa will host entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts at Techpoint Pitch Friday for the third month in a row at 43b Emina Crescent, Opebi, Allen, Ikeja. Tec... |
| 04.05.2022 | Meta needs to get over TikTok | Share this article: Hello there, Do you use TikTok? If yes, why do you use it? I agree that it’s just as addictive as Twitter or any other platform, perhaps even more so. But why is nearly every video social networking app attempting to com... |
| 03.05.2022 | Your data or your life? | Share this article: Hello there, Did you know Margaret Thatcher? Born on October 13, 1925, she was the only British Prime Minister in the twentieth century to win three consecutive terms. Significantly, she accelerated the evolution of the ... |
| 02.05.2022 | Microsoft is putting the edgy in Edge | Share this article: Hello there, What is life if you can’t enjoy yourself because of an ache, pain, or illness? Have you ever thought of that? This was on my mind during the weekend. Initially, I had this great idea to buy pizza and continu... |
| 29.04.2022 | A Kenyan Eden | Share this article: Hello there, It’s Friday, and the weekend is looooong, but don’t worry, no lengthy intros today. How was your week? How are you doing? How do you intend to spend your weekend? If you don’t know, you can still use my tips... |
| 28.04.2022 | Another NFT hack? | Share this article: Hello there, My day didn’t start well for me yesterday. A few minutes after eating my usual breakfast of bread and beverage, I began to feel ill – a dizzying sensation that improves with rest. So I knew I needed to rest ... |
| 27.04.2022 | It’s raining licences; which company is next? | Share this article: Hello there, Today is April 27, 2022. And I have a little historical fact for you. On April 27, 1950, the Group Areas Act was passed by South Africa’s Apartheid government. What was the purpose of the Act? The Act mandat... |
| 26.04.2022 | Twitter may never be the same again | Share this article: Hello there, Did you know Elon Musk, the richest man in the world — according to Forbes — founded, co-founded, or currently leads Neuralink, SpaceX, The Boring Company, Tesla Inc., and PayPal? Nonetheless, I’m curious wh... |
| 21.04.2022 | Kenya can have all my money | Share this article: Hello there, There are four types of people in this world. The first are those who understand times and seasons, the second don’t know or understand, and the third understand and key into these seasons. Before I conclude... |
| 13.04.2022 | Startups from Nigeria and Ethiopia are invited to apply for a food security program | Feed the Future, the US government’s global hunger and food security project has opened applications for the EatSafe Innovation Challenge, which invites innovators to contribute their ideas for adapting and applying current food safety inno... |
| 29.03.2022 | YC W22 batch nets 24 African startups, including 18 from Nigeria | Y Combinator’s latest batch — W22 — features 414 startups from 42 countries, representing more than 80 sectors. Just like last year’s batches, about half of the companies in the W22 batch (where YC’s Standard Deal comes to full effect for t... |
| 26.03.2022 | Applications open for 2022 Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition | The “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH) prize competition, one of the Jack Ma Foundation’s philanthropic programs spotlighting and celebrating Africa’s entrepreneurial talent, has opened applications for its fourth annual edition. Entrepreneu... |
| 26.03.2022 | Applications open for 2022 Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition | The “Africa’s Business Heroes” (ABH) prize competition, one of the Jack Ma Foundation’s philanthropic programs spotlighting and celebrating Africa’s entrepreneurial talent, has opened applications for its fourth annual edition. Entrepreneur... |
| 07.03.2022 | VC4A in Partnership with The Ventures Park announces the Launch of the Mentor-Driven Capital (MDC) Program 2022 in Nigeria | VC4A is thrilled to announce the launch of the sixth Mentor-Driven Capital Program Nigeria – 2022 for established business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors ready to share the knowledge, experience and network gained over their ca... |
| 08.02.2022 | Applications for the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge are now open | MEST Africa has officially announced that the 2022 MEST Africa Challenge is now accepting applications. Technology startups in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa that are in the pre-seed-to-seed stage are encouraged to submit ... |
| 08.02.2022 | Application to the HerMeNow accelerator program is open to female-led startups across Africa | Application to the HerMeNow accelerator program is open to women-led social companies in Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) that are creating significant cultural, mindset, and educational solutions. The three-month HerMeNow... |
| 29.10.2021 | VC4A & ABAN bring together the African Early Stage Investor Community at #AESIS2021 | Welcoming investors to join the 8th edition of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit #AESIS2021 online and offline on November 3-5 2021 The African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and VC4A are pleased to announce the 8th edition of the Afric... |
| 06.10.2021 | O-Farms accelerator invites Kenyan agritech start-ups to apply | Applications for the O-Farms accelerator program, which focuses on circular agribusiness with the goal of making circularity a mainstream solution for improved rural livelihoods and sustainability, have been extended to Kenyan agritech star... |
| 24.08.2021 | SAIS project puts out call for startups for investment programme | The ‘Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups’ (SAIS) project has called for startups to apply for its Investment Readiness Programme. Applications for the programme are open until 31 August. The German project aims to supp... |
| 24.08.2021 | SAIS project puts out call for startups for investment programme | The ‘Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups’ (SAIS) project has called for startups to apply for its Investment Readiness Programme. Applications for the programme are open until 31 August. The German project aims to su... |
| 29.07.2021 | Germany’s development institution floats investment program for African agritech startups | A large part of Africa’s social and economic prosperity relies on agriculture. It accounts for 23% of sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP and according to McKinsey, about 60% of Africa’s population are small-scale farmers. Yet, the sector is underdeve... |
| 28.07.2021 | Entrepreneurs are sought to help improve the quality of life of farmers in Mexico | July 28, 2021 2 min read This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Do you have an innovative project that... |
| 14.07.2021 | GreenHouse Lab announces first Africa-focused fintech accelerator | Nigeria-based GreenHouse Lab (GHL) announced the opening of applications on 12 July 2021 for its first Africa-focused fintech accelerator. Applications close on 18 July. The accelerator was launched by GreenHouse Capital (GHC), a leading VC... |
| 14.07.2021 | GreenHouse Lab announces first Africa-focused fintech accelerator | Nigeria-based GreenHouse Lab (GHL) announced the opening of applications on 12 July 2021 for its first Africa-focused fintech accelerator. Applications close on 18 July. The accelerator was launched by GreenHouse Capital (GHC), a leading V... |
| 29.06.2021 | From Supa Strikas to Startups, Tomi Davies’ approach to Angel Investing | In 2001, Tomi Davies backed his first company — Strika Entertainment. At the time, he didn’t have a name for what he was doing; he was just helping friends. He’d later learn that what he was doing was called angel investing — an individual ... |
| 09.06.2021 | 500 Startups Next Ecosystem Hub is Africa | Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new... |
| 10.05.2021 | United Nations launches global competition for food startups and SMEs | The United Nations Food Systems Summit has announced the launch of an innovative competition for food startups and SMEs. The competition aims to find the best SMEs from around the world that are transforming existing food systems and achiev... |
| 10.05.2021 | United Nations launches global competition for food startups and SMEs | The United Nations Food Systems Summit has announced the launch of an innovative competition for food startups and SMEs. The competition aims to find the best SMEs from around the world that are transforming existing food systems and achiev... |
| 04.02.2021 | #UnionX Innovation Challenge 2021 calls on Innovative and creative Entrepreneurs | Union Bank hosts the 4th edition of the Innovation Challenge, UnionX, entitled “A New Discovery”. The Innovation challenge is open to Nigerian entrepreneur with an exciting technology-focused Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Innovative and cre... |
| 28.12.2020 | Agritech startup ecosystem: Tax planning, incentives and opportunities | Share this article: Agribusiness is not immune to the challenges encountered in Nigeria’s business environment. Despite the glaring need for food sufficiency in Nigeria, and the untapped opportunities in that sector, agribusiness and agrite... |
| 10.12.2020 | Future of Work Africa 2021 Accelerator Programme open for early-stage startups | Village Capital, a hybrid organization identified as a non-profit and venture capital firm has announced the opening of applications for the Future of Work Africa 2021 Accelerator Programme. The programme will select 20-30 startups that ad... |
| 10.12.2020 | Future of Work Africa 2021 Accelerator Programme open for early-stage startups | Village Capital, a hybrid organization identified as a non-profit and venture capital firm has announced the opening of applications for the Future of Work Africa 2021 Accelerator Programme. The programme will select 20-30 startups that add... |
| 01.12.2020 | Start-up LetMeIn.to secures R2.2m funding | Marc Wetselaar, LetMeIn.to CEO. Local tech start-up LetMeIn.to has raised R2.2 million in funding from an impact investor to scale up and expand its visitor and access management platform. The company earlier this year launched CoronaFighte... |
| 30.10.2020 | Kenya women in tech incubator open for applications | Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is open for applications and is aimed at facilitating diversity and growth of women-owned tech startups in Africa. The programmme is an initiative of Standard Chartered in partnership ... |
| 30.10.2020 | Kenya women in tech incubator open for applications | Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is open for applications and is aimed at facilitating diversity and growth of women-owned tech startups in Africa. The programmme is an initiative of Standard Chartered in partnership w... |
| 16.10.2020 | SA security startup selected to join African Early Stage Investment Summit | A South African security startup, AURA, has been chosen to be part of the African Early Stage Investment Summit (AESIS) and the Venture Showcase. This year the events will take place virtually from 3 -4 November 2020 The annual event aims... |
| 16.10.2020 | SA security startup selected to join African Early Stage Investment Summit | A South African security startup, AURA, has been chosen to be part of the African Early Stage Investment Summit (AESIS) and the Venture Showcase. This year the events will take place virtually from 3 -4 November 2020 The annual event aims t... |
| 03.08.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa this week [03/08/2020] | This week’s line up of events covers how to access startup financing, mentorship for fintech startups to accessing the power of Forex in order to increase one’s funding as a startup. Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that ... |
| 03.08.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa this week [03/08/2020] | This week’s line up of events covers how to access startup financing, mentorship for fintech startups to accessing the power of Forex in order to increase one’s funding as a startup. Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that h... |
| 31.07.2020 | Factsheet: What to expect from VC due diligence at the pre-seed and seed stage | You are reading Factsheet, our series of specific guides on experiencing and using technology platforms in Africa. Whether you are looking for knowledge on getting your African film on Netflix, raising a seed round or finishing an online de... |
| 10.07.2020 | The Big 5 Daily: 8th July 2020 | Hello Guys, We have hot gists from the mid-week edition of Big 5 Daily. Are you ready? LG Velvet 5G smartphone is now available in South Africa. Some of its specs include a 6.8 inch curved OLED screen with a 16MP selfie camera notch and a t... |
| 29.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [29/06/2020] | This Wednesday (1 July), Sun Exchange founder Abe Cambridge will talk about a peer-to-peer, crypto-enabled business and the opportunities that come with solar infrastructure in Africa. On the same day, LaunchLab and Stellenbosch Network wi... |
| 29.06.2020 | Application Opens for 2020 VC4A Venture Showcase | The application is open for startups to apply for the 2020 VC4A Venture Showcase. It is open to Africa-based startups with disruptive innovations that are looking to raise a Series A funding round between $500000 to $10 million. VC4A is org... |
| 29.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [29/06/2020] | This Wednesday (1 July), Sun Exchange founder Abe Cambridge will talk about a peer-to-peer, crypto-enabled business and the opportunities that come with solar infrastructure in Africa. On the same day, LaunchLab and Stellenbosch Network wil... |
| 22.06.2020 | VC4A calls on scale-ups to pitch for up to $10m at 2020 Venture Showcase Series A | African startup funding platform VC4A is calling for African scale-ups looking to raise between $500 000 and $10-million to sign up to its Venture Showcase – Series A virtual event. The showcase will be hosted in October by AWS Activate an... |
| 22.06.2020 | VC4A calls on scale-ups to pitch for up to $10m at 2020 Venture Showcase Series A | African startup funding platform VC4A is calling for African scale-ups looking to raise between $500 000 and $10-million to sign up to its Venture Showcase – Series A virtual event. The showcase will be hosted in October by AWS Activate and... |
| 15.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [15/06/2020] | Today Startup Grind Pretoria will host a panel discussion on female founders who are inspiring, educating and connecting entrepreneurs. This, while on Wednesday (17 June) business panellists will look at the future of the business relation... |
| 15.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [15/06/2020] | Today Startup Grind Pretoria will host a panel discussion on female founders who are inspiring, educating and connecting entrepreneurs. This, while on Wednesday (17 June) business panellists will look at the future of the business relations... |
| 04.06.2020 | Aptive Capital calls on startups to apply to pitch online for $10k investment | US investor Aptive Capital is looking to invest $10 000 each in five startups that come out tops in a virtual pitching contest. The investor, which looks to support entrepreneurs and innovators that have a focus on social impact, launched e... |
| 04.06.2020 | Aptive Capital calls on startups to apply to pitch online for $10k investment | US investor Aptive Capital is looking to invest $10 000 each in five startups that come out tops in a virtual pitching contest. The investor, which looks to support entrepreneurs and innovators that have a focus on social impact, launched ... |
| 03.06.2020 | Ghana Tech Lab calls for applications for its Africa AI Accelerator | Ghana Tech Lab (GTL) is calling for applicants to apply to take part in the first cohort if its Africa AI Accelerator programme. The six month acceleration programme — run in partnership with GIZ and IBM — aims to promote local innovations... |
| 03.06.2020 | Ghana Tech Lab calls for applications for its Africa AI Accelerator | Ghana Tech Lab (GTL) is calling for applicants to apply to take part in the first cohort if its Africa AI Accelerator programme. The six month acceleration programme — run in partnership with GIZ and IBM — aims to promote local innovations ... |
| 01.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [01/06/2020] | Tomorrow (2 June) Rain CEO Willem Roos will speak on 5G and its future in South Africa in a webinar hosted by LaunchLab and Stellenbosch Network This, while on Wednesday (3 June), Mest Africa, in partnership with Microsoft, will present th... |
| 01.06.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [01/06/2020] | Tomorrow (2 June) Rain CEO Willem Roos will speak on 5G and its future in South Africa in a webinar hosted by LaunchLab and Stellenbosch Network This, while on Wednesday (3 June), Mest Africa, in partnership with Microsoft, will present the... |
| 05.05.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [04/05/2020] [Updated] | Today Startup Grind Pretoria will host a free webinar that looks at the state of entrepreneurship support organisations in South Africa. This, while on Wednesday (6 May) business support organisation Hybr and its partners will again run it... |
| 05.05.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [04/05/2020] [Updated] | Today Startup Grind Pretoria will host a free webinar that looks at the state of entrepreneurship support organisations in South Africa. This, while on Wednesday (6 May) business support organisation Hybr and its partners will again run its... |
| 16.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [16/04/2020] | Johannesburg based startup Airbuy wants to work with SA startups to build their online stores at no cost, by offering them virtual technical workshops hosted by AWS Activate. This, while The Innovation Hub is calling on SA innovators to sub... |
| 16.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [16/04/2020] | Johannesburg based startup Airbuy wants to work with SA startups to build their online stores at no cost, by offering them virtual technical workshops hosted by AWS Activate. This, while The Innovation Hub is calling on SA innovators to su... |
| 10.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [10/04/2020] | In Nigeria seven startups have qualified for seed funding after coming out tops in a Covid-19 challenge run by Ventures Platform, Venture Garden Group and several others. This, as The African Development Bank and partner organisations are ... |
| 10.04.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [10/04/2020] | In Nigeria seven startups have qualified for seed funding after coming out tops in a Covid-19 challenge run by Ventures Platform, Venture Garden Group and several others. This, as The African Development Bank and partner organisations are s... |
| 03.04.2020 | VC4A calls on mentors in and around Johannesburg to take part in virtual programme | VC4A has opened applications to mentors who are keen to take part in a virtual mentor-driven capital programme and are situated in or near Johannesburg. VC4A’s online platform aims to link African tech startups with investors. The programm... |
| 03.04.2020 | VC4A calls on mentors in and around Johannesburg to take part in virtual programme | VC4A has opened applications to mentors who are keen to take part in a virtual mentor-driven capital programme and are situated in or near Johannesburg. VC4A’s online platform aims to link African tech startups with investors. The programme... |
| 31.03.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [31/03/2020] [Updated] | UPDATE (31 March): The roundup has been updated to include that the Oppenheimer family have set up a new trust, the SA Future Trust (SAFT), to disburse the family’s R1-billion donation. Announcements of new venture capital (VC) investments ... |
| 31.03.2020 | Covid-19 and African tech startups roundup [31/03/2020] [Updated] | UPDATE (31 March): The roundup has been updated to include that the Oppenheimer family have set up a new trust, the SA Future Trust (SAFT), to disburse the family’s R1-billion donation. Announcements of new venture capital (VC) investments... |
| 27.03.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [27/03/2020] [Updated] | Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) many events have been called off, including those in the startup community. But don’t be despondent, there’s always the internet — and web events. Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that hi... |
| 27.03.2020 | Top startup web events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [27/03/2020] [Updated] | Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) many events have been called off, including those in the startup community. But don’t be despondent, there’s always the internet — and web events. Ventureburn has updated its existing weekly series that hig... |
| 23.03.2020 | Applications open for 2020 MEST Africa Challenge | MEST — the pan-African training programme, seed fund, incubator and hub for tech entrepreneurs in Africa — has opened applications for the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge. Tech entrepreneurs from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoi... |
| 23.03.2020 | Applications open for 2020 MEST Africa Challenge | MEST — the pan-African training programme, seed fund, incubator and hub for tech entrepreneurs in Africa — has opened applications for the 2020 MEST Africa Challenge. Tech entrepreneurs from Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoir... |
| 20.03.2020 | MEST Africa Opens Application for its Third Annual Challenge | Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has opened the application for its third annual challenge. The pan-African training and incubation hub will award $50,000 equity investment funds to winners. The Challenge is open to sta... |
| 20.03.2020 | The Big 5 Daily: 20th March, 2020 | Its Friday! Excited? Here’s the Big 5 Daily! Guess What? The third edition of the MEST Africa is here! The annual MEST Africa challenge aims to award its winners with $50000 equity investment. It is open to startups across, Nigeria, Ghana, ... |
| 09.03.2020 | Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [08/03/2020] | With the coronavirus in the headlines worldwide, a spate of events — including those from the tech sector — have been cancelled. A number of others are opting to run as digital-only events. But for those looking to venture out, tech public... |
| 09.03.2020 | Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [08/03/2020] | With the coronavirus in the headlines worldwide, a spate of events — including those from the tech sector — have been cancelled. A number of others are opting to run as digital-only events. But for those looking to venture out, tech publica... |
| 03.03.2020 | New accelerator programme Tech By Her opens call to female-led tech ventures | MEST — the Pan-African training programme, seed fund, incubator and hub for tech entrepreneurs in Africa — together with Make-IT in Africa run by GIZ, the German agency for international co-operation, are calling on female-lend startups to ... |
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