Apply For the Halcyon Climate Resilience & Food Security in Africa Fellowship 2025
The Halcyon Climate Resilience and Food Security in Africa Fellowship gathers African entrepreneurs to address food security challenges. Founders selected for the program will receive critical resources to accelerate their ventures, expert training, a one-week in-person residency in Washington, D.C., and a one-week in-person residency in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more about Opportunities Participants in […]
Apply for the Africa & Middle East Emerald Case Writing Competition 2024
African and Middle Eastern authors in higher education institutions including Turkey and Pakistan are invited to submit business teaching cases about emerging markets in their region for the Emerald Publishing Africa & Middle East Business Teaching Case Writing Competition 2024 and stand the chance of winning up to $1,000 and having their case study […]
Scaleup with STEP: How STEP is Set to Empower Startups and Talent in Africa
Africa is rapidly becoming a hotbed for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological advancements. Yet, for many startups and talented individuals, the journey from concept to market traction and revenue is often fraught with challenges. Enter the Startup and Talent Enhancement Program (STEP), a pioneering initiative by IDEA Africa, with support from the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub. […]
Apply for the Umi Mentorship Program for Mums of African Descent
African mothers interested in flourishing in their careers without losing in the home front can apply for the Umi Mentorship Program. The program targets new mothers of children below 3 years old to help them become a better version of themselves as wives, mothers, professionals, and partners by utilizing the wealth of knowledge, network, […]
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2025 Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. This prestigious award seeks to recognize engineers and entrepreneurs who have developed or are developing groundbreaking technological innovations. The aim is to encourage these innovators to take a leading role in establishing new businesses to bring their […]
Apply For the Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP)
Apply for the Africa Agri-Food Development Programme (AADP) to get grants and explore market opportunities while developing partnerships in the African agri-food sector. Read more about Opportunities To be eligible for the program: Applicants must be agri-food brand-based and registered for at least 12 months in one of the 18 eligible African countries (Nigeria […]
Apply For the CcHUB “Let’s Build, Africa” Program
In a bid to empower African startups by expanding their horizons and venturing into new markets on the African continent, the Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) announced the “Let’s Build, Africa” program. Read more about Opportunities It is a strategic program aimed at offering support to startups interested in cross-border growth but in need of insights […]
CcHub Let’s Build, Africa Program 2024 for Startups
Applications are currently open for the “Let’s Build, Africa” Program, powered by CcHub. “Let’s Build, Africa” represents a strategic initiative geared towards bolstering startups poised for cross-border expansion yet needing strategic guidance to navigate new markets. CcHUB says this program is dedicated to nurturing economic integration and innovation throughout the continent. Read more about […]
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program 2024
Applications are now available for the 2024 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program. This program is dedicated to supporting growth-stage startups in Africa that are tackling challenges with advanced technology, such as AI/ML or data, across various industries. Read more about Opportunities Selected startups will be paired with relevant experts from Google and the […]
The African Development Bank Africa Tech Startup Forum Accelerator 2024
The Africa Tech Startup Forum stands as a beacon for market access and acceleration, meticulously crafted to equip, educate, expose, and unite tech ventures with opportunities. This comprehensive program conducted both virtually and in person, is dedicated to spotlighting the remarkable technological innovations emanating from Africa and furnishing them with the necessary platform to […]
Africa Faces Widespread Internet Outage as Undersea Cables Suffer Failures
A dozen countries across Africa, including Nigeria, found themselves grappling with a major internet outage on Thursday, 14th of March 2024, following reports of failures in multiple undersea telecommunication cables, as confirmed by network operators and internet watch groups. Read more about Telecommunication Thursday’s outage suggests a more significant issue at hand, according to […]
A New Window for China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation
From November 7 to 10, 2023, the China-Africa (Nigeria) Production Capacity Cooperation Brand Exhibition was successfully held in Lagos, gathering momentum to promote China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. It provides buyers from all over Africa with the opportunity to communicate face-to-face with Chinese exhibitors about home decoration and building materials, hardware accessories, household appliances, […]
Sony Plans $10 Million Investment in Africa’s Entertainment Industry
Sony Group Corporation has launched the “Sony Innovation Fund: Africa,” a $10 million fund dedicated to investing in startups in Africa’s entertainment industry. This fund covers various segments, including gaming, music, movies, and content distribution. Sony has also announced a partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a leading global development institution with a […]
Top 5 US Institutions Funding Agritech in Africa
Agriculture is the backbone of the African economy, employing over 60% of the continent’s workforce. However, African agriculture is still largely rain-fed and inefficient, making it vulnerable to climate change and other shocks. This is where agritech comes in. Agritech startups are using technology to address the challenges facing African agriculture. They are developing […]
The SAIS Investment Readiness Program 2024
If you run an AgriTech startup in Nigeria (or elsewhere in Africa) and you’re looking to raise funding from investors to scale your venture, here’s an opportunity you may want to take advantage of. The Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups (SAIS) accelerator is organizing an investment readiness program that will prepare AgriTech startups […]
How Startups Can Leverage AI to Transform Food Security in Africa
Food security remains a critical challenge in Africa, where millions of people suffer from hunger and malnutrition. The continent’s population is projected to double by 2050, making it imperative to find sustainable solutions to ensure a steady food supply for its growing populace. Read more about Business Fortunately, Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a transformative […]