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Six artificial intelligence companies in the UAE just won a golden ticket to scale their innovations globally. The Mastercard Lighthouse UAE program will give them four months of expert mentorship and direct access to investors and financial institutions.
Ethiopia just celebrated the graduation of its first AI startup incubation program, marking a major milestone in the country's tech ecosystem. The six-month program equipped entrepreneurs with mentorship, technical support, and industry connections to bring their AI innovations to market.
Four Emirati founders showcased AI innovations solving real problems in healthcare, manufacturing, and digital marketing at Hub71's Impact 2026 event. Their success stories highlight how Abu Dhabi's startup ecosystem is turning bold ideas into global solutions.
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.
Egypt just opened its first AI-focused campus designed to nurture 100 tech startups over the next six years. The 500-acre innovation hub in New Cairo combines cutting-edge infrastructure with training programs to put Egyptian AI companies on the global map.
Egypt just opened the Middle East and Africa's first dedicated AI Campus, a 500-acre innovation hub designed to create 100 artificial intelligence startups over the next four years. The partnership between Orange Egypt, PARAGON, and Plug and Play brings 5G infrastructure, global mentorship, and funding to transform Egypt into a regional tech powerhouse.
Egypt just became home to Africa's first AI Campus, a massive 500-acre innovation hub designed to birth 100 artificial intelligence startups by 2030. Orange Egypt, Paragon, and Plug and Play are joining forces to transform the country into the region's AI powerhouse.
South Korea just rolled out a groundbreaking fund that combines government and private money to help AI and deep tech companies grow into billion-dollar businesses. The program could give up to $60 million to each promising startup, with success stories already emerging.
