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Nigeria's government is backing 500 tech entrepreneurs with training, grants up to $10 million naira, and equity investments reaching $100,000. The iDICE Startup Bridge Programme aims to transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses across all 36 states.
India's leading tech institute just held a groundbreaking symposium focused on building capable entrepreneurs, not just startups. The event tackled a critical gap: teaching scientists and researchers how to turn cutting-edge innovations into real-world solutions.
Local food businesses are thriving thanks to a Georgia Tech accelerator that helps small brands reach retail shelves. The program's first cohort won awards two years running and is now expanding.
YNaija has released its 2026 list celebrating 100 people shaping Nigeria's booming tech ecosystem. The honorees span fintech, health tech, food delivery, and more, showcasing the depth of innovation across Africa's largest economy.
Eleven women entrepreneurs in Nigeria have been selected for a transformative 12-week program that provides funding, mentorship, and global connections to scale their tech businesses. Their startups solve everything from healthcare access to digital skills training across Africa.
A new $13.5 million fund is betting on tech founders in Southern Africa's forgotten markets, where less than 20% of venture capital flows despite serving tens of millions of people. Backed by a British billionaire, the fund aims to prove the next major African tech success could come from anywhere.
Female entrepreneurs in the United Arab Emirates are competing for spots in a prestigious tech accelerator program designed to boost their startups. The initiative highlights growing opportunities for women in the region's booming tech sector.
Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.
A new one-year incubation program in Nigeria will equip early-stage tech founders with mentorship, funding connections, and business skills to turn ideas into thriving ventures. SparkLab aims to bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and the resources needed to bring them to life.
India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
A groundbreaking program supporting women-led tech startups in Nigeria is now accepting applications, offering funding, mentorship, and training. Last year's cohort added 16,000 customers, created 430 jobs, and grew revenues by $2.7 million.
Ten Egyptian tech startups just showcased their solutions at one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking Egypt's first dedicated pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo. The milestone reflects how Egypt's tech scene is rapidly emerging as a global player worth $7.4 billion in startup exits.
African tech entrepreneurs can now compete for global recognition in Lisbon as KPMG opens applications for its 2026 Tech Innovator competition. Startups from 13 countries across the continent have until August 2 to enter.
Sixteen Egyptian tech startups pitched their innovations to international judges, with four winners earning support to present their ideas to U.S. investors in Washington. The SelectUSA Tech program is opening doors for Egyptian entrepreneurs to access the world's largest market.
Canada's Start-up Visa Program is giving Nigerian tech entrepreneurs a direct route to permanent residency while building innovative businesses. Unlike traditional immigration pathways, this program prioritizes innovation over credentials, creating new opportunities for Africa's thriving tech community.
Thousands of innovators across 17 African and Middle Eastern countries now have a chance to win funding and mentorship through Orange's flagship competition. The 16th annual Orange Ventures Prize opens applications until May 10, seeking startups using AI, big data, and cybersecurity to solve real community challenges.
The African Development Bank is investing €6.5 million to power tech innovation across French-speaking Africa, opening doors for 20 early-stage startups. The fund targets regions where tech investment has lagged behind, creating new opportunities for digital entrepreneurs.
Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi studied English and biology, but now they're shaping Nigeria's fintech landscape at Redtech. Their journeys prove tech careers don't require traditional tech degrees.
The European Investment Bank just committed €40 million to fuel Africa's next generation of tech entrepreneurs across seven emerging markets. This historic partnership will help startups in fintech, health tech, and education scale from local innovators to global competitors.
From Nairobi to Lagos, Africa's tech ecosystems are becoming economic powerhouses, solving local challenges while competing globally. Young entrepreneurs are building billion-dollar companies across fintech, healthcare, and AI.
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