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Karnataka just threw open all four tracks of its ELEVATE startup grant program for the first time, offering ₹50 lakh to early-stage founders across the entire state. After a decade of backing innovation, the program is making its biggest push yet for women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs.
The NBA is bringing its prestigious Launchpad startup program to Asia for the first time, opening doors for innovative tech companies across the continent. After five years of working exclusively with North American and European startups, the league is ready to tap into Asia's booming innovation ecosystem.
A new accelerator is giving African health tech startups the mentorship, funding connections, and expert support they need to scale solutions across the continent. Applications are now open for the Africa HealthTech ExCon Accelerator 2026.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa is giving early-stage tech startups across the continent a serious boost: $50,000 in seed funding, expert mentorship, and investor connections through its 2026 Business Incubation Program. Applications are open until May 20 for African founders ready to turn their prototypes into thriving businesses.
After empowering 3,000 founders across Africa for a decade, Open Startup just unveiled The Science Road—a new platform turning African scientific research into globally competitive ventures. The initiative includes a fresh investment arm to fund breakthrough innovations in health, climate, and AI.
A leading Japanese startup competition is making it easier for entrepreneurs worldwide to break into one of Asia's most relationship-driven markets. IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD just opened applications for its July event in Kyoto, offering direct access to investors and corporate partners.
Israel's intelligence agency is inviting tech startups to solve real security challenges while building their businesses. The Magen program connects mature startups with operational needs and investor networks.
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.
Nigeria's government is launching its fifth cohort of iHatch, a program that gives early-stage founders the mentorship, training, and community they need to turn ideas into real startups. Applications are open now through May 27, 2026.
Open Startup is investing up to $50,000 in African tech startups tackling climate, health, and AI challenges. Applications close July 31 for this pan-African accelerator program.
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.
Hub71, Abu Dhabi's tech hub, is launching Start-Up Series 2.0 to help promising Indian startups expand globally through the UAE. The program offers mentorship, funding up to $68,000, and access to investors across sectors like HealthTech and FinTech.
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.
A new seven-month program in Ghana will help early-stage health startups tackle diabetes, heart disease, and kidney problems. Applications are open now for both entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors worldwide.
A 26-person American startup just released a powerful open source AI model built on a shoestring budget, proving you don't need billions to compete with tech giants. Arcee's new model gives companies a homegrown alternative that they can actually control.
Six early-stage AI startups will join a four-month accelerator program in the United Arab Emirates, gaining access to Mastercard's global network and potential partnerships with financial institutions. The program marks the company's first Lighthouse chapter in the region.
A tiny AI startup just proved you don't need Big Tech's billions to compete at the highest level. Arcee AI built one of America's largest open-source AI models in six months for $20 million.
Ghana just launched a nationwide program offering young people startup loans up to $500,000, free digital training, and guaranteed internships. The 24-Hour Economy initiative aims to transform youth opportunity across agriculture, manufacturing, and tech sectors.
Karnataka just opened applications for Elevate NxT, offering grants up to $12,000 per startup to fuel innovations in AI, quantum computing, and green energy. The program aims to transform cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that could change how we live and work.
Carnegie Mellon University is offering African tech entrepreneurs $50,000 in seed funding, plus mentorship and investor connections, through a new 12-month startup program in Rwanda. Applications open April 30 for founders ready to turn their working prototypes into thriving businesses.
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