African Startup Funding in 2026: Is Equity Investment Returning?
African startup funding reached $2.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, remaining broadly stable year on year.
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Giga Accelerator Opens Applications for African Tech Startups
The Giga Accelerator, part of the global Giga initiative anchored at the Giga Technology Centre in Barcelona, has officially opened
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Google for Startups Accelerator Opens for SA AI Startups
Google has opened applications for its latest Google for Startups Accelerator programme, inviting South African startups to apply for the
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Sanlam Fintech Accelerator Now Open
The Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with business development specialist Edge Growth, has opened applications for the Sanlam Group ESD Accelerator
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Visa Opens 2025 Africa Fintech Accelerator Applications
Startups across Africa can now apply for the fifth edition of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. The programme is open
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Applications Open for EY SDG Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the EY SDG Accelerator for Women, a global programme designed to support women-led artificial
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Applications Now Open for Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator in Africa
Meta’s Llama Impact Accelerator is now open to SA startups tackling real-world challenges. Up to $25,000 in equity-free funding is up for grabs. Apply now.
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SA Govt Launches R1 Million Tech Challenge
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) Innovation Bridge Portal, in partnership with the Council for Scientific
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Top Tech Incubators and Accelerators in South Africa (2025 Guide)
South Africa’s tech and startup ecosystem is steadily gaining momentum, with major hubs such Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
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Applications Open for K-Startup Grand Challenge
The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) has opened applications for non-Korean startups looking to expand into the Korean and
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Flutterwave Launches 2-day Virtual Accelerator for Young Africans
Fintech firm Flutterwave has launched Flutterwave Accelerate, a free, two day workshop aimed at equipping young Africans with in-demand
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Applications Open for 2025 BRICS Women’s Startup Contest
Applications are now open for the 2025 BRICS Women’s Startups Contest, organised by SEBRAE under Brazil's BRICS
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Applications Open for TIA x Savant Seed Fund
Applications for the seed fund run by technology incubator Savant in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are officially
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