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Over 500 innovators, policymakers, and tech leaders gathered in Lagos to explore how artificial intelligence can drive economic growth and solve Africa's biggest challenges. The summit showcased homegrown solutions and celebrated local innovation.
A "farming girl" who defied relatives and a former altar boy are revolutionizing agriculture in Africa. Their startup Green Eden combines technical excellence with deep human connection to solve food security for millions.
Six African health ventures will pitch their innovations in November for a chance to win one of three $5,000 fellowships. The Pitch Perfect Africa program supports early-stage health entrepreneurs turning creative solutions into reality across the continent.
A young entrepreneur is redefining what it means to celebrate African identity through business and innovation. Phumzile Praise Ntonisani is blending tradition with modern enterprise to showcase Africa's untapped potential.
A new accelerator is giving African health tech startups the mentorship, funding connections, and expert support they need to scale solutions across the continent. Applications are now open for the Africa HealthTech ExCon Accelerator 2026.
A fully-sponsored program in Ghana is giving young African tech entrepreneurs everything they need to build AI startups, including training, mentorship from companies like Google and OpenAI, and up to $100,000 in funding. Applications are open now through July 2026.
A new accelerator is offering African renewable energy entrepreneurs up to €13,000, plus mentoring and investor connections. Young innovators across the continent now have a clear path to turn clean energy ideas into real businesses.
Africa Innovation Foundry just launched in Nigeria with a mission to give entrepreneurs in every corner of the country equal access to funding, training, and support. Whether you're building a health app in Maiduguri or a clean energy startup in Sokoto, help is coming your way.