Chigozie Bashua – Founder & CEO, The Nut Place [📸ChigozieBashua] The OECD/SWAC Public-Private Dialogue is a platform that focuses on enhancing intra-regional food trade in West Africa by fostering collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders. This initiative aims to identify challenges, implement inclusive solutions, and build mutual trust to improve food security, stimulate economic growth, and promote regional integration. A key aspect of this dialogue is addressing gender-specific barriers in the food trade sector, recognizing the central role women play and the unique challenges they face. Chigozie Bashua (Founder & CEO, The Nut Place), contributes significantly to this dialogue.…
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The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has opened applications for the 5th cohort of the Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience. This program supports the growth of African healthcare companies, strengthening the continent’s ability to withstand future pandemics. The initiative aligns with the African Union’s Energise Africa Initiative and Agenda 2063. Program Highlights: The HGS Accelerator provides tailored support to early-, growth-, and mature-stage healthcare businesses in three key areas: Context-Specific Advisory: Expert guidance addressing the unique challenges faced by healthcare enterprises. Investment Readiness Support: Assistance in preparing for…
The SIA Foundation and TheNest Innovation Technology Park have partnered to launch the second cohort of the SIA Startup Foundry, an incubator program designed to empower early-stage Nigerian startups. This program provides vital resources and mentorship to help entrepreneurs refine their business models and accelerate growth. Program Benefits: Seed Funding: Six winning businesses will share $10,000 in grant funding: $3,000 for first place, $2,000 each for two second-place winners, and $1,000 each for three additional winners. Comprehensive Training: Participants will engage in a four-week online bootcamp covering key areas of business development, strategy refinement, and market positioning. Mentorship and Networking:…
Eli Ben-Sasson – CEO & Co-Founder, StarkWare [📸SimonsInsitute] StarkWare, the $8 billion Israeli blockchain infrastructure giant, has announced a new $4 million venture fund dedicated to supporting blockchain startups across Africa. The fund will focus on early-stage companies building solutions on StarkNet, StarkWare’s Ethereum-based decentralised application platform. Targeting pre-seed and seed-stage startups, the fund will provide grants of up to $150,000, with the potential for follow-on investments of up to $500,000 for promising projects. Startups in West, South, and East Africa will be prioritized, particularly those operating in regions grappling with high inflation, volatile exchange rates, or low financial inclusion.…
GITEX Africa 2025 – the largest tech and startup event on the continent – isn’t just about innovation and networking—it’s your gateway to the magic of Marrakech! Beyond the conference halls, this vibrant city invites you to explore a world of history, culture, and sensory delights. Marrakesh is certainly Morocco’s city with the strongest character. Its Medina is the beating heart of the city, a UNESCO-listed maze of narrow alleyways, bustling markets, and centuries-old architecture that transports you to another era. Enclosed within its ancient red walls, the Medina is a sensory spectacle where tradition and daily life collide in…
[📸stanford.edu] Calling entrepreneurs in Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia: applications to the 2026 Seed Transformation Programme are now open!The programme seeks high-potential CEOs/ Founders of established companies, with annual revenues between USD $300k and $15M, who are motivated to grow their businesses.The Seed Transformation Program is a business leadership program unlike any other. It is for daring and determined CEOs and Founders who want to increase revenue and scale exponentially. This powerful 10-month program, led by Stanford University Graduate School of Business faculty and seasoned advisors, works with you and your management team in both in-person and online formats. You…
Halal Expo is the largest commercial and cultural gathering for the halal market in West Africa! For two days, entrepreneurs, brands, experts, and consumers will come together to explore the latest trends and innovations in gastronomy, fashion, Islamic finance, and education.🎯 Why Attend?✅ Discover and shop 100% halal products & services✅ Engage with leading brands and startups in the sector✅ Take advantage of exclusive offers and live demonstrations✅ Create networking and collaboration opportunities📌 EVENT PROGRAM🛍 RAMADAN MARKET (Saturday & Sunday, from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM)🔹 Gastronomy & Gourmet 🍱 – Organic products, healthy food, and traditional dishes🔹 Fashion &…
AGRA are thrilled to announce that the nomination process for the 2025 Africa Food Prize is currently open!This prestigious award celebrates outstanding individuals and organisations transforming Africa’s agriculture and food systems – and presents an opportunity to recognise and support the innovators driving sustainable growth and food security across the continent. Nominees should exemplify excellence in areas such as food security, sustainability, and economic development within African farming communities. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2025. The announcement of the laureate is scheduled to take place during the Africa Food Systems Forum, set for September 2025. This forum serves…
Executive Direcor (MIT Solve) – Hala Hanna [📸MIT Solve] CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire /…. MIT Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has launched its 2025 Global Challenges and Indigenous Communities Fellowship, calling on innovators worldwide to submit transformative, tech-driven solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing and persistent problems. With over $1.5M in funding available, selected innovators have a unique opportunity to scale their solutions and gain an influential network. Says Hala Hanna (Executive Director, MIT Solve): In an era where technology is transforming our world at breakneck speed, we’re seeing a profound shift in how innovators approach global…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation team (L-R): Somachi Chris Asoluka (CEO), Tony O. Elumelu (Founder & Chairman) [📸 TEF] On February 12, 2025, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) signed a USD $6 million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation. This collaboration aims to empower an additional 1,000 young African entrepreneurs by providing business training, mentorship, access to networks, and non-refundable $5,000 seed capital. [📸 Somachi Chris-Asoluka] The agreement was formalized at the World Government Summit by TEF Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, and the Director General of the Khalifa Bin…