startups

Paid Internship: entry-level data analyst/scientist training program

Leave a Comment / Events / By

In collaboration with Digital Explorers and Data Science Nigeria, the six-month paid scheme is specifically targeted at supporting women in tech and closing the gender gap within the African and global tech industry. Digital Explorers launched in 2019, selecting 15 Nigerian ICT specialists, from a pool of 1,400 young talents. The first cohort of 15 …

Paid Internship: entry-level data analyst/scientist training program Read More »

Sokowatch wins ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’ 2020

Leave a Comment / Events / By

Sokowatch, the innovative East African e-commerce platform, was named as the winner of the recently concluded Visa Everywhere Initiative – Pandemic Challenge in the USA. This year’s initiative was specifically developed to find an immediate solution to help rebuild small businesses heavily impacted by COVID-19. The Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) is a global innovation program …

Sokowatch wins ‘Visa Everywhere Initiative’ 2020 Read More »

OceanHub Africa Launches six-month acceleration program in Cape Town to Support Ocean Economy Innovation

Leave a Comment / Events / By

Ocean Hub Africa is on a mission to support ocean-minded startups with the aim of nurturing an environmentally conscious and profitable economy that effectively mitigates the effects of global warming as well as the overexploitation and pollution of the oceans. Leveraging its highly qualified network of stakeholders and facilitators, it will deliver to the accelerated …

OceanHub Africa Launches six-month acceleration program in Cape Town to Support Ocean Economy Innovation Read More »

Facebook celebrates achievers across Sub Saharan African (SSA) following International Women’s Day

Leave a Comment / Business, Education, Events, Interviews / By

As part of its ongoing celebration of International Women’s Day, and under the banner of this year’s theme #EachforEqual, Facebook honors women from across Africa who have been using their voices to bring people together, build and make significant impact in their communities, while inspiring other women by changing the African narrative. Platforms like Facebook …

Facebook celebrates achievers across Sub Saharan African (SSA) following International Women’s Day Read More »

Apply for the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Leave a Comment / Business, Events / By

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to Ecobank’s 33 African markets so they can grow to become true Pan African Fintech success stories. Ecobank Group, the pan-African banking group, is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the 3rd edition of the …

Apply for the 2020 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Read More »

Apply for the Facebook London Startup Accelerator Program

Leave a Comment / Business, Education, Events, Interviews / By

The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London program will launch in November, and startups will gain access to the knowledge and expertise of Facebook employees, which includes practical workshops in product, engineering, growth, impact, and bespoke mentorship. Product managers, data scientists, marketers, recruitment specialists and engineers from Facebook will offer mentorship to the startups involved in the …

Apply for the Facebook London Startup Accelerator Program Read More »

Apply for the 2020 Africa Energy Fellowship Program

Leave a Comment / Business, Education, Events, Interviews / By

In line with its growing international cooperation, the African Energy Chamber will welcome young professionals from across Africa, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East to join its office in Johannesburg for 12 months. The Fellows will be provided with an opportunity to apply analytical skills on concrete challenges and problems across the …

Apply for the 2020 Africa Energy Fellowship Program Read More »

Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) Announces Top 12 Ventures for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase

Leave a Comment / Business, Education, Events, Interviews / By

VC4A is proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture Showcase. These companies selected represent the best investment opportunities on the continent. They have been vetted by 40 VC investors through a rigorous referral and selection process. The companies demonstrate strong revenues and competitive edge, are well-positioned …

Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) Announces Top 12 Ventures for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase Read More »

Apply: Urban Tech Accelerator Program

Leave a Comment / Events / By

The Urbantech program is a global accelerator program for startups within the urban tech space. Together with the partners of the program, startups will scale their businesses and further the development of sustainable cities. The program will run through 2019-2021, admitting 10 startups in each cycle. The program is structured like a traditional accelerator with …

Apply: Urban Tech Accelerator Program Read More »

20 Francophone African StartUps Accepted into the World Bank Tech Acceleration Program

Leave a Comment / Business, Education, Events, Interviews / By

Twenty of the most promising Francophone African tech start-ups will participate in the L’Afrique Excelle residency in Mali, a full-week bootcamp set to kick off the Francophone edition of the World Bank Group’s XL Africa, tech start-up accelerator. From March 24 to 30, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to network and learn from leading industry experts, increase their regional …

20 Francophone African StartUps Accepted into the World Bank Tech Acceleration Program Read More »