African Youth Get Free 7-Week Startup Mentorship Program
YönBox Innovation Hub just opened applications for a free virtual program helping young Africans turn ideas into real businesses. No experience needed, just curiosity and commitment.
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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.
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.
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.
220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati
Over 220 aspiring women entrepreneurs gathered at a women's university in India to learn how to turn their startup dreams into reality. Industry experts shared practical wisdom on innovation, funding, and building resilient businesses.
11 Health Robots Get Fast-Track to Hospitals in 2026
Eleven innovative healthcare robotics startups just joined a program designed to speed their life-changing technologies from the lab to patients who need them. From AI-guided dental care to robots that sort medications, these companies are getting expert mentorship to navigate the complex path from prototype to hospital bedside.