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Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups Solving Real Problems
Innovation•2h ago

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
Innovation•8h ago

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 Tech Program in Africa
Innovation•2d ago

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
Kenyan Robotics Startup Joins Elite Qualcomm Program
Innovation•3d ago

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
Namibia Startup Wins Spot in Qualcomm Africa Tech Program
Innovation•3d ago

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 Joins MassRobotics to Support Tech Startups
Innovation•3d ago

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 innovation•2 min read
Kenya Startup Builds Assistive Robots for Disabled Users
Innovation•3d ago

Kenya Startup Builds Assistive Robots for Disabled Users

A Kenyan company creating robotic devices to help people with disabilities live more independently just won a spot in a prestigious tech program. ZeroBionic beat out over 1,200 applicants from 45 African countries for expert mentorship and funding.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)•2 min read
Qualcomm Selects 10 African Startups for 2026 Tech Program
Innovation•3d ago

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
Innovation•3d ago

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 Innovation•2 min read
Africa's Tech Startups Win Big With Advanced AI Solutions
Innovation•4d ago

Africa's Tech Startups Win Big With Advanced AI Solutions

Ten African startups just earned spots in Qualcomm's prestigious mentorship program, showcasing a continent-wide surge in sophisticated tech innovation. From smart water systems in Tanzania to cutting-edge AI across nine countries, Africa's innovators are solving local challenges with world-class solutions.

Google News - Africa Innovation•3 min read
Kenyan Robot Translates Speech to Sign Language for Students
Videos•4d ago

Kenyan Robot Translates Speech to Sign Language for Students

A 21-year-old Kenyan inventor built a robot that turns classroom lessons into sign language in real time, opening STEM education to deaf students. Qualcomm just selected his startup for elite mentorship alongside nine other African innovators.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)•2 min read
Qualcomm Backs 10 African Startups With AI, IoT Training
Innovation•4d ago

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 Invests $150M in Indian AI Startups
Innovation•Feb 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 India•2 min read
India Takes Center Stage in Qualcomm's 2nm Chip Design
Innovation•Feb 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 Breakthrough•3 min read
Qualcomm Opens Africa Startup Program with Free Mentorship
Innovation•Feb 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
Qualcomm Launches $10K Grants for AI Startups in Asia
Innovation•Feb 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 Innovation•3 min read
Qualcomm Opens Free Mentorship Program for African Startups
Innovation•Jan 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