Category: Ecosystem Updates
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Applications Now Open: AfCFTA Startup Partnership Program 2026
Are you an innovative African startup looking to expand internationally and explore opportunities in the Korean market? The AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF), is inviting startups across sectors such as fintech, agri-tech, logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, climate tech, and digital platforms to apply for the AfCFTA Startup Partnership Program 2026. …
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Apply for Cyber4Africa Programme for Early Stage AI Startups in Africa
Applications are now open for the Cyber4Africa Programme a joint initiative of the AI Hub for Sustainable Development, CYBER 4.0 – Cybersecurity Competence Center and Cisco Kenya. As Africa’s #AI ecosystems grow, cybersecurity has become foundational — not optional — for building trust, resilience, adoption, and long-term viability. The Cyber4Africa Programme is designed to…
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Join The Federal Ministry of Communications Innovation and Digital Economy’s Ministerial Advisory Council for Cybersecurity
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy of Nigeria, will host a Second Stakeholder Session towards the Establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Council for Cybersecurity Coordination on Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 in Lagos. According to the Federal Minister, Dr. Bosun, Tijani, The session will bring together key stakeholders across government, industry, and…
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Apply for the Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant Program
Applications are now open for the Cisco Global Impact Cash Grant Program, which supports NGOs and nonprofits leveraging technology to address significant global challenges. Funding is available for projects focused on: • Education • Crisis response • Economic empowerment • Climate resilience Cisco is particularly interested in innovative, scalable, tech-enabled solutions that assist…
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Apply for the LINGUA Africa Open Call for Inclusive AI Language Projects
Africa is building AI in its own languages, and up to $250,000 is now available to support it. LINGUA Africa has opened applications for African AI projects focused on indigenous languages, datasets, and digital accessibility. Backed by Microsoft AI for Good Lab, Google.org, the Gates Foundation, and Masakhane, the initiative will fund projects improving AI…
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Attend the Junction Community 1-year anniversary Tech Conference in Ibadan
On Friday, June 19th 2026, The Junction Community will hold the Junction Community 1-year anniversary Tech Conference at the IACD Library And Resource Centre, No 54, Magazine Road, Jericho, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM WAT. The Junction Community Tech Conference is a dynamic event where tech enthusiasts and…
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Renaissance Philanthropy launches Africa Jobs Fund
Renaissance Philanthropy is launching Africa Jobs Fund, a new initiative aiming to mobilize $100 million to create high-productivity jobs for Africa’s next generation. The fund will back exceptional entrepreneurs to build companies in export manufacturing and international labor mobility in Africa. The fund is led by Daniel Yu, founder of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce company…
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Apply for NITDA’s Digital Export Acceleration Programme 2026
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through the Office of Nigerian Digital Innovation and the Digital Trade Desk in the Office of the Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, invites eligible Nigerian startups, SMEs, and digital businesses to apply for the pilot cohort of the Digital Export Acceleration Programme (DEAP).…
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Technecultura Launches AI Governance Catalyst Programs for Early Stage Researchers
Technecultura, a research institute, policy incubator, and creative hub working to advance global equity in AI is launching the AI Governance Catalyst Program , an AI policy + governance career and research mentorship program for scholars of Nigerian descent! Led by the Institute’s Founder and Scientific Director, Chinasa T. Okolo, Ph.D., this program will curate a…
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Our StoryLab Community is Live — What’s in It for You As A Founder
Many great startups fail quietly. Not always because the product was bad. Not always because the founders lacked talent. Sometimes, they fail because nobody knew their story. In today’s tech ecosystem, building alone is no longer enough. Startup founders also need visibility, community, narrative, and ecosystem presence. That is why we are Launching the Techies…
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