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India Takes Center Stage in Qualcomm's 2nm Chip Design
InnovationFeb 8

India Takes Center Stage in Qualcomm's 2nm Chip Design

Qualcomm just unveiled a breakthrough 2nm semiconductor design created by its engineering team in India, marking the country as a major player in global chip innovation. After two decades of investment, India now hosts Qualcomm's largest workforce outside the United States.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
Qualcomm Invests $150M in Indian AI Startups
InnovationFeb 18

Qualcomm Invests $150M in Indian AI Startups

Qualcomm just committed $150 million to fuel India's next generation of AI innovators. The chip giant is backing startups building everything from smart cars to intelligent robots.

YourStory India2 min read
Qualcomm Opens Africa Startup Program with Free Mentorship
InnovationFeb 4

Qualcomm Opens Africa Startup Program with Free Mentorship

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.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
10 African Startups Win Qualcomm Mentorship Spots
InnovationApr 13

10 African Startups Win Qualcomm Mentorship Spots

Ten African startups from a pool of 1,200 applicants just secured spots in Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship program, gaining access to advanced technology, funding, and seven months of expert training. These innovators are tackling everything from food waste to disability access across the continent.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for 2026 Program
InnovationApr 16

Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for 2026 Program

From over 1,200 applications across 45 African countries, Qualcomm has chosen 10 startups for mentorship that could transform their industries. The program offers technical training, intellectual property support, and the expertise needed to scale solutions across agriculture, clean energy, and healthcare.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
10 African Startups Win Qualcomm's Innovation Program
InnovationApr 14

10 African Startups Win Qualcomm's Innovation Program

Ten startups from across Africa just earned spots in Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program, beating out over 1,200 applicants with solutions ranging from smart EV charging to assistive robotics. Each team gets $5,000, AI development tools, and expert guidance to bring their tech innovations to life.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups With AI, IoT Training
InnovationApr 9

Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups With AI, IoT Training

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.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Qualcomm Picks 10 African Startups for Elite Tech Program
InnovationApr 13

Qualcomm Picks 10 African Startups for Elite Tech Program

Ten African startups from nine countries just won spots in Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship program, beating out over 1,200 applicants. They're tackling everything from smart farming to assistive robotics with cutting-edge hardware and AI.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 min read
Namibia Startup Wins Spot in Qualcomm Africa Tech Program
InnovationApr 10

Namibia Startup Wins Spot in Qualcomm Africa Tech Program

A Namibian company building AI-powered electric vehicle chargers just earned a place among Africa's top 10 most promising tech startups. Amperra Charging Company beat out 1,200 other applicants to join Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups Solving Real Problems
InnovationApr 13

Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups Solving Real Problems

Ten African startups tackling everything from AI-powered fish farming to smart EV charging just won spots in Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The tech giant selected them from over 1,200 applications across 45 countries to receive funding, training, and cutting-edge AI tools.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Qualcomm's Africa Program
InnovationApr 13

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Qualcomm's Africa Program

A Nairobi company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive tech programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program
InnovationApr 10

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program

Zerobionic, a Kenyan startup building assistive robots for people with disabilities, was selected from 1,200 applications across 45 African countries for Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program. The company is Kenya's only representative among 10 startups chosen for engineering support, funding opportunities, and a shot at a social impact grant. #

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for 2026 Tech Program
InnovationApr 9

Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for 2026 Tech Program

A record 1,200 innovators from 45 African countries applied for Qualcomm's equity-free mentorship program, with 10 groundbreaking startups selected to develop solutions using AI and IoT technology. Among them is a Zambian team building affordable livestock monitoring for rural farms.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Tanzania's SafeSip Among 10 African Startups Chosen by Qualcomm
InnovationApr 9

Tanzania's SafeSip Among 10 African Startups Chosen by Qualcomm

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Qualcomm Joins MassRobotics to Support Tech Startups
InnovationApr 9

Qualcomm Joins MassRobotics to Support Tech Startups

Tech giant Qualcomm Technologies is teaming up with MassRobotics to give robotics startups the tools and support they need to bring their innovations to life. The partnership brings advanced AI and computing resources to one of the world's largest independent robotics hubs.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Qualcomm Opens Free Mentorship Program for African Startups
InnovationJan 29

Qualcomm Opens Free Mentorship Program for African Startups

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.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read
Qualcomm Launches $10K Grants for AI Startups in Asia
InnovationFeb 3

Qualcomm Launches $10K Grants for AI Startups in Asia

Qualcomm just opened applications for a program that gives startups in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea up to $10,000 in grants plus cutting-edge AI tools to build products that solve real problems. The tech giant is betting that the next wave of AI breakthroughs will happen at the edge, closer to where people actually use technology.

Google News - Japan Innovation3 min read
Qualcomm Founder Gives $5M to Power AI Health Research
InnovationMay 5

Qualcomm Founder Gives $5M to Power AI Health Research

Andrew Viterbi, the tech pioneer who co-founded Qualcomm, just invested $5 million to supercharge AI-driven medical breakthroughs at a leading California research institute. The gift will fund cutting-edge work using artificial intelligence to unlock new treatments and cures faster than ever before.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough2 min read
Qualcomm Co-Founder Gives $5M to Power AI Health Research
InnovationMay 5

Qualcomm Co-Founder Gives $5M to Power AI Health Research

Andrew Viterbi, the tech pioneer who helped create modern wireless communication, just invested $5 million to supercharge artificial intelligence research that could transform how we fight disease. The gift creates a permanent leadership position at one of America's top medical research centers.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Tech Program in Africa
InnovationApr 10

Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Tech Program in Africa

A Kenyan company building assistive robots for people with disabilities just earned a spot in one of Africa's most competitive innovation programs. Zerobionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 countries to join Qualcomm's 2026 mentorship cohort.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 min read

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