Nigeria’s Itana pilots hub for Africa’s growing tech landscape
Itana says while global markets invest billions into infrastructure such as computing capacity, sovereign data storage, and cloud infrastructure, Africa remains constrained.
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AfriLabs, ATU unite 500 hubs to boost innovation
The two signed an MoU in part addresses the widening gap between Africa’s digital potential and current internet access levels.
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Sui opens blockchain hub in Lagos to spur innovation
The company said Lagos joins its global network of community-led hubs, expanding access to high-performance blockchain tools and empowering Africa’s next generation of builders.
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Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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MEST Africa opens applications for 2026 AI Start-up Program
For the 2026 intake, the program is open to African founders based in West Africa aged 21 - 30 with software development experience who want to start their own AI startup.
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Presidential push ignites hope in Tanzania's start-up ecosystem
President Hassan declared start-ups essential to Tanzania’s future, outlining major initiatives to boost innovation, including over 460 ongoing projects.
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Morocco start-up funding soars to $95m
Morocco has nearly tripled its start-up funding to $94.96 million, positioning itself as North Africa's growing technology powerhouse.
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UNPD works with China to build innovation hub for Africa
The hub will act as a collaborative platform for co-creating digital solutions, strengthening institutional and human capacity, and promoting South-South collaboration.
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iiDENTIFii gets Bloomberg recognition
Bloomberg's start-up to watch list 2025 acknowledges solutions-oriented companies addressing local challenges such as health care, food storage, and banking services.
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Orange, risingSUD forge new gateway for African start-ups in Europe
Orange Middle East and Africa teams up with risingSUD to fast-track African and Middle Eastern start-ups into Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
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SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa
The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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Egypt start-up Nawy receives $52m in Series A funding
The funds will enable Nawy to expand its artificial intelligence and data infrastructure capabilities and enter new markets.