Henry Ojuor – Founder, OnAfrica Angels & Director of Programs at Startupbootcamp AfriTech Launched around November–December 2023, OnAfrica Angels is a mentor-led angel investor network initiated by Startupbootcamp AfriTech (a pan‑African tech accelerator founded in 2017). OnAfrica Angels is designed to support promising early-stage African tech startups with both capital and operational guidance. Here is its latest call: Calling All African Tech Founders! 🌍Are you building a bold, innovative startup solving real African challenges? OnAfrica Angel Syndicate wants to hear from you.We invest in early-stage tech startups led by:âś… Africa-based foundersâś… Or those building solutions for the African marketWe provide…
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https://youtu.be/qOX75KehZcU Africa Deep Tech Challenge (ADTC) 2025 is powered by Future Africa and in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS. The theme, Resource-Constrained Computing, is a pan-African challenge designed to spotlight and empower the next generation of innovators solving complex problems with limited resources. Whether it’s building AI models on edge devices, designing offline-first systems, decentralized compute or developing energy-efficient tech, this challenge invites you to rethink what’s possible when constraints inspire creativity. Resource-constrained computing solutions focus on optimizing computational tasks when resources like power, memory, and processing capabilities are limited, often in devices like communication devices, sensors, and embedded…
The Green Youth Upskilling Program (GYUP) is a forward-looking initiative powered by The Oando Foundation, with NCIC – designed to prepare young Nigerians for emerging opportunities in the green economy. As climate change and environmental challenges reshape the global workforce, this program equips youth with practical, future-focused skills that promote sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion. In 2025, GYUP is looking to equip 25 passionate and driven young individuals who will receive: Hands-on training in renewable energy, recycling innovation, sustainable agriculture, and climate tech. Mentorship from industry experts and ecosystem leaders. Access to grants and funding opportunities to kickstart green ventures. Exposure and visibility…
The Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with ImpactHER, a globally recognized nonprofit closing the gender business financing gap for African women. Together, the two organisations are launching a bold, justice-centered initiative to empower African women entrepreneurs with free digital marketing training, access to global business networks, and income-generating opportunities. The tech-forward curriculum — now available through WEN — includes training in branding, Google tools, digital strategy, and social media marketing. It is free, virtual, and designed to meet women where they are. What’s included for African women entrepreneurs: FREE access to WEN’s digital…
Nnamdi Oranye – Founder, Disrupting Ventures Disrupting Ventures are looking for their next portfolio company for a 2026 investment. Says Nnamdi Oranye (Founder, Disrupting Ventures): We’re not chasing unicorns—we’re seeking profitable businesses. We’re an angel investment firm focused on African tech startups that have a clear path to profitability. We’re highly selective—making just 1-2 investments per year—and we only back companies that have achieved revenue but haven’t quite cracked profitability yet. We start with initial investments of $3,000-$5,000, with follow-on funding available as startups hit profitability milestones. Our secret weapon? A proprietary database tracking over 7,000 African-focused startups with half…
🤖 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Generative AI Accelerator is a global 8-week hybrid programme supporting generative and agentic AI startups to prove what’s possible. Success takes a lot more than just having a great business idea and the hustle to make it real. It also requires the right technology tools, expert advice, and a supportive community along the way. That’s where AWS comes in. Get up to $1M in AWS credits to build, train, and launch your generative AI or agentic startup. Who can apply: Startups from most countries globallyDeadline: July 10, 2025đź”— For more details and to apply, click…
The future of Africa lies in its youth, and specifically in empowering its young women to take their rightful place at the forefront of technological, social, and economic progress. The African Union “AU Go Gal!” Innovation Initiative is a NextGen challenge targeting young African women in innovation, aged 15–25. The initiative aims to empower 20 young African women innovators to develop digital and other innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions to key socioeconomic challenges facing the continent, thereby contributing to the continent’s transformative growth under Agenda 2063. Specifically, these solutions should advance Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion, including innovations on enhancing young women’s participation in economic decision-making processes…
Ready to put your startup on the global stage?The Entrepreneurship World Cup is back and it’s bigger than ever – it is one of the largest and most diverse pitch competitions and support programs of its kind. Every year, tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from 200 countries compete for a share of US$1.5 million in cash prizes and millions more worth of investment, support and publicity and a global finals event attended by leading investors. Whether you’re an idea-stage founder or scaling fast, this is your chance to compete, connect, and elevate.âś… Deadline: June 30, 2025âś… Apply now! This is more…
AfriLabs is inviting expressions of interest from experienced facilitators to lead virtual training sessions for the IGNITE Food Systems Challenge 2025.Are you skilled in agribusiness, climate resilience, or entrepreneurship development? Or do you know someone who is? This is a unique opportunity to help shape food systems in South Sudan and support high-potential MSMEs.📅 Duration: July to September 2025📍 Engagement: Hybrid💼 Type: Paid Engagement⏳ Deadline: 23rd June 2025👉 Read more and apply: https://bit.ly/4n7n9iP Numeris Media is official Media Partner to GITEX Nigeria x AI Everything Nigeria [03 – 04 September, 2025 – Lagos]
Calling on innovators transforming manufacturing in Africa with AI and advanced technologies. The Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI & Manufacturing calls on established companies in Africa revolutionising manufacturing value chains in emerging markets by leveraging AI and other emerging technologies. This prize offers $2 million in total prizes, including a $1 million Grand Prize. Participating companies will also gain access to exclusive networking and the opportunity to pitch to industry leaders and key decision-makers. Says the Prize: If your company is using AI and advanced data analytics to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver scalable impact – this is your moment. We’re…