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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 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 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
Carnegie Mellon Offers African Startups $50K and Mentorship
InnovationMay 12

Carnegie Mellon Offers African Startups $50K and Mentorship

Carnegie Mellon University Africa is now accepting applications for a program that gives early-stage tech startups up to $50,000 in funding, 12 months of expert guidance, and access to global investors. The initiative aims to help African founders turn promising ideas into sustainable, revenue-generating businesses.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 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
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 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
Penn State Grad Shares Small Business Secrets at Startup Week
SolutionsApr 13

Penn State Grad Shares Small Business Secrets at Startup Week

A Penn State alumnus returned to campus to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their first steps toward launching successful businesses. Asher Carr shared practical strategies during the university's annual Startup Week, offering both classroom wisdom and one-on-one mentorship.

Google News - Small Business Success2 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
African Youth Get Free 7-Week Startup Mentorship Program
InnovationMay 9

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Africa's Tech Startups Win Big With Advanced AI Solutions
InnovationApr 9

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 Innovation3 min read
African Startups Can Now Apply for Up to $500K Funding
SolutionsMay 23

African Startups Can Now Apply for Up to $500K Funding

A new accelerator program is offering African entrepreneurs up to $500,000 in funding plus 12 weeks of intensive mentorship to turn their innovative ideas into thriving businesses. Applications are now open for the 2026 Accelerate Africa program, which has already helped startups raise nearly $3 billion.

Google: startup success funding2 min read
220 Women Startup Leaders Meet in Tirupati
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

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.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Nigeria Offers $100M to Tech Startups, No Equity Required
InnovationMar 27

Nigeria Offers $100M to Tech Startups, No Equity Required

Nigerian tech startups can now compete for over ₦100 million in funding, cloud credits, and mentorship without giving up any ownership. The Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 opens doors for entrepreneurs across Africa to scale solutions that solve real problems.

Google News - Nigeria Tech Startup3 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
Geetika Dayal Transforms Delhi's Startup Scene at TiE
Community HeroesFeb 16

Geetika Dayal Transforms Delhi's Startup Scene at TiE

Geetika Dayal is building something rare in India's startup world: a support system that lasts. Her work at TiE Delhi-NCR focuses on creating lasting connections and resources, not just one-time events.

Google News - Startup Success2 min read
Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators
InnovationJun 15

Africa Startup Program Offers $50K to Tech Innovators

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.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)2 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
Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad
InnovationMar 20

Pune Students Win $300 Pre-Seed Funding at Startup Olympiad

Ten student teams at Savitribai Phule Pune University just scored Rs 25,000 each to turn their startup dreams into reality. The university's first Startup Olympiad crowned winners across six categories, from defense tech to sustainable agriculture.

Indian Express3 min read
Abu Dhabi Opens Tech Gateway for Indian Startups
InnovationJun 12

Abu Dhabi Opens Tech Gateway for Indian Startups

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.

Google News - Uae Innovation2 min read

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