After months of intense competition, innovative pitches, and powerful storytelling, the 2025 GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize Competition has reached a thrilling milestone. GoGettaz are proud to announce the Top 13 finalists—exceptional . 🌍🌱These finalists have stood out among thousands of applicants across the continent, rising through rigorous application reviews, video pitches, and semifinalists’ interviews. They represent the very best of Africa’s next-generation agripreneurs—visionary leaders building sustainable businesses that address food security, climate resilience, nutrition, and rural livelihoods.🌟 The Top 13 FinalistsEach finalist will pitch LIVE at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal 🇸🇳, where they will compete…
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Applications for prestigious Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK are open from 5 August to 7 October 2025. The programme offers fully funded master’s degrees at UK universities to individuals who are ready to lead positive change in their home countries and around the world. For more than 40 years, Chevening has attracted hundreds of thousands of applications globally. Successful applicants are individuals who can clearly demonstrate outstanding leadership, influence, and networking skills through compelling, evidence-based examples. Emma Hennessey, Head of The Scholarships Unit at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), said: Chevening’s highly competitive selection process…
The GoGettaz Africa Agripreneur Prize – one of Africa’s foremost platforms for empowering young agrifood entrepreneurs – is in full swing. The 2025 edition is particularly significant, offering a total prize pool of US $160,000—including two $50,000 Grand Prizes (one for a female entrepreneur, one for a male) and $60,000 in Impact Awards highlighting excellence across key themes like climate resilience, nutrition, gender equity, job creation, and innovation. The 26 semifinalists (see video) are bringing bold solutions to Africa’s agri-food challenges! 🌍🌱 Next stop: Selected finalists will pitch live on‑stage at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) in Dakar, Senegal, between…
Onyeka Akumah (Founder at Treepz) The recent Canada launch of Treepz (Africa’s leading corporate travel startup operating in Nigeria 🇳🇬, Ghana 🇬đź‡, Kenya 🇰🇪 and Uganda 🇺🇬.) marks a significant milestone and transformational moment for Treepz – it validates the global potential of African innovation, challenges the dominance of legacy transport platforms in new ways, and opens opportunities for economic and technological exchange between Africa and North America. Says Onyeka Akumah (Founder, Treepz): Here we go! 🇨🇦 It is with great joy and excitement that I announce the official launch of Treepz Canada. Guess what? It’s a double celebration because…
‘A window to endless possibilities”: Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun hails the launch of the Ogun Tech Hub ‘Window on America’ A few weeks ago, GFA Technologies partnered with the U.S. Consulate and the Ogun State Government to launch the Ogun Tech Hub ‘Window on America’ – a free, U.S.-backed American Space established in Abeokuta, which aims to empower Nigerian youth through technology, education, and leadership programs, while strengthening cultural and educational links between Ogun State and the United States. Serving as the 29th American Space in Nigeria, the centre is designed as a vibrant, interactive hub offering the following…
Nonso Nolly – Founder & CEO, NOLAIR Drones Robotics and Aerospace engineering technician, Nonso Nolly, is searching for a co-founder to build the future of drones in Africa. Nonso is excited to share that he’s building NOLAIR Drones — a startup focused on providing cutting-edge drone services and building high-performance drones tailored to Africa’s needs. Says Nonso: From aerial inspections and agriculture to logistics and public safety, we’re on a mission to revolutionize how drones are used across the continent.But no great journey is built alone. I’m currently looking for a passionate, driven co-founder to join me in bringing this…
Francis Odeyemi – Founder & CEO, Ninth Grid Francis Odeyemi writes a first-person and close-observer insights into what it feels like to build, succeed, and live as an entrepreneur. This piece reads like a meditation from someone deeply in tune with the journey of peers and themselves — rich in personal narrative and relatable to founders who’ve “made it,” or are chasing that moment. Excellent piece: “What happens when you get everything you ever wanted — too early?I know some of my friends in their early 30s — mostly between 32 and 35, and even some close to 40. A number of them became successful…
đź’ˇ Whether you’re launching locally or going global, these programs and accelerators can fast-track your startup’s funding, structure, and growth, says Ibukun Amosu (Founder, The Intern Place).👩🏽‍💻 OFO Founder Fellowship (Cohort 2)Led by YC Alum, 3x Founder, and angel investor, Ogochukwu Francis Osifo, this 12-week free remote founder fellowship provides mentorship, accountability, and startup guidance.đź“Ś Who: Early-stage founders worldwide, industry-agnostic🗓️ Deadline: July 30, 2025đź”— Apply: https://lnkd.in/eqrZwANr🌍 Africa Ecosystem Catalysts FacilityA $4M initiative by Village Capital, FMO – Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) | Partner in Sustainable Development, implemented by Ennovate Ventures.đź“Ś Eligibility: Post-MVP startups in Ghana,…
Team Urobo From a competitive pool of 56 startups in the Digital Incubator, three incredible teams from Sub-Saharan Africa have emerged amongst the Top 22 startups selected to join the prestigious in-person Hult Prize Global Accelerator at Ashridge House in the United Kingdom for four weeks, over the Summer. The trailblazing teams representing Africa are: 🔬 Urobo Biotech – Stellenbosch University, South AfricaFounders: Wessel Myburgh and Dominique Rocher🌱 Dunia Bora – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), KenyaFounders: Vincent Muhoro and Jepchirchir Sawe Carine Team Dunia Bora đź’ˇ Think Hub ET Innovations – Addis Ababa University, EthiopiaFounders: Natnael Ababu, Abel…
If you are an SME Founder in the hospitality, agriculture, or fashion industry, you do not want to miss the grand finale of the TW Entrepreneurship 2030 Agenda series, hosted by Tochi Wigwe. Taking place on August 02, 2025, Wigwe says: I am delighted to introduce some of the incredible speakers joining us for this insightful listening session. @tubobereni_@officialseyiawo@hildabaci , and @dreeee1 will share powerful insights from their journeys in the hospitality, fashion, and agriculture industries. They will reflect on the experiences and lessons that have shaped their success in building remarkable brands. I encourage you to register now via the link in…