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From portable ultrasounds in rural Uganda to digital marketplaces for farmers, 15 African tech startups are getting major support from Google to scale AI solutions built for the continent. They beat out nearly 2,600 applicants to join a program that's already helped create thousands of jobs.
Three Kenyan companies just joined the world's first accelerator dedicated entirely to making eye care affordable across Africa. With 1 billion people worldwide living with preventable vision problems, these innovations could change millions of lives.
South Africa's startup scene is getting its own celebration with a three-day event bringing together founders, investors, and innovators in Cape Town. The event signals renewed confidence in a tech ecosystem that's reclaiming its spot as Africa's venture capital leader.
A new generation of African entrepreneurs is launching startups that solve real problems, from fintech in Lagos to health tech in Accra. The continent's startup ecosystem is growing rapidly, attracting global investment and creating a future built on bold ideas.
A new quarterly event series is bringing together African startup founders, investors, and regulators to solve the communication gaps slowing down the continent's tech growth. Signal Q1 kicks off March 27 in Lagos with 20 speakers tackling real challenges facing entrepreneurs.
A groundbreaking fund is giving five African startups the resources to build technology that helps millions of people with disabilities live more independently. It's the first investment program on the continent dedicated entirely to assistive tech innovation.
CcHUB isn't just writing checks to African startups. The innovation hub is building the entire support system that helps new businesses actually survive and thrive.
Google just launched applications for its 10th African startup accelerator, now laser-focused on AI innovation. Over nine years, the program has helped 180+ startups raise $350 million and create thousands of jobs across the continent.
Qualcomm is inviting African tech startups to join its Make in Africa program, offering expert mentorship, engineering support, and intellectual property guidance at no cost and with no equity required. Applications close February 16 for a program running April through December.
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Africa's startup funding jumped 32% in 2025 while global venture capital retreated, proving the continent has built its own thriving innovation economy. Solar energy and practical AI applications are leading the charge toward sustainable, revenue-generating businesses.
Over 100 femtech startups are now operating across Africa, bringing digital health solutions to millions of women. While most funding flows to fertility care, pioneers are beginning to address overlooked health needs like chronic pain and menopause.
A Nigerian venture studio is helping African founders turn AI ideas into scalable businesses before traditional investors show up. FirstFounders works with entrepreneurs from day one, providing expertise and capital that many African startups lack.
A new 12-month accelerator is helping African climate startups bridge the gap between early grants and venture capital, tackling everything from clean energy to sustainable farming. With backing from Shell Foundation and 500 Global, the program connects founders to global mentors and investors while letting them keep control of their vision.