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A $19 billion infrastructure bank is making a bold pivot into venture capital, injecting $100 million into African tech startups just as other funders pull back. The move could reshape how African entrepreneurs access early-stage funding for the next decade.
Carnegie Mellon University is giving early-stage African tech startups $50,000 in seed funding plus a year of expert mentorship to turn promising ideas into revenue-generating businesses. Applications close May 20, 2026.
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.
Ten African tech startups, including Tanzania's SafeSip water monitoring solution, have been selected for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The companies represent a new wave of sophisticated, homegrown innovations tackling the continent's biggest challenges.
Africa's largest tech showcase just brought together 700 startups and 400 investors managing $200 billion in Marrakech, signaling massive global confidence in the continent's innovation future. Eleven countries joined for the first time as African tech funding surged 25% to $4.1 billion.
Ten African tech startups from nine countries just won spots in Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship program, complete with $5,000 stipends and cutting-edge AI training. These innovators are building everything from solar-powered fish feeders to Braille keyboards, proving Africa's deep-tech ecosystem is booming.
The Africa Report spotlights 20 early-stage startups solving real problems across the continent, from clean energy in Nigeria to farm tech in Tanzania. Past winners have raised millions after making the list.
Eleven African tech startups are competing today in Lagos for a shot at $1 million in investment funding and a place at the global finals. The finalists span fintech, healthtech, and AI solutions tackling Africa's most pressing challenges.
African tech founders just got a major boost as Europe commits $46 million to fuel innovation across 12 countries. The investment targets mobile-based solutions in payments, healthcare, education, and mobility.
The European Investment Bank is pumping €40 million into African tech startups, with a special focus on women-led businesses. The fund targets 12 countries and aims to turn innovative ideas into real economic impact across the continent.
Five African tech startups from Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, and Namibia have been selected for a European-backed program designed to help them grow and attract investment. The ventures tackle everything from farmer financing to digital healthcare across the continent.
The African Development Bank is investing €6.5 million to power tech innovation across French-speaking Africa, opening doors for 20 early-stage startups. The fund targets regions where tech investment has lagged behind, creating new opportunities for digital entrepreneurs.
A new benchmark launched at the London Stock Exchange aims to help African tech companies navigate the journey from private funding to public listings. After a decade of billions in venture capital but few exits, the Africa Tech 50 Index creates a framework global investors can trust.
A Cape Town venture capital firm just secured over $30 million to fuel Africa's most promising tech companies. HAVAÍC's latest fund has already backed eight startups and is helping prove that African innovation is worth betting on.
Kenya's stock exchange is creating a dedicated tech board to help venture-backed startups go public and unlock billions in growth capital. The move could transform how African tech companies raise money and give everyday investors access to the continent's fastest-growing sector.
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.
Qualcomm just launched applications for African tech startups to receive free coaching, engineering support, and intellectual property guidance. The program requires no equity and closes February 15.
African tech startups raised $4.1 billion in 2025, marking a 25% jump and the strongest funding year since 2022. The surge signals growing investor confidence in Africa's innovation economy, with debt financing reaching record levels.