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Artificial Intelligence

The Potential of Blockchain Technology for Digital Identity and Security

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The Rise of Smart Homes and IoT Devices: Opportunities and Challenges

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Artificial Intelligence

The Latest Innovations in Energy and Sustainable Tech

The hot sectors with the promising opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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Ecosystem Insider

Issue #48: Jendaya Raises $1.2M in Pre-Seed Funding, While Yodawy Secures $16M in the First Close of its Series B Round

This week, like previous weeks, saw a lot of funding activity, with a total of nine funding rounds recorded. The majority of them were early stage investments, with five of them being seed or pre-seed investments. Fastagger and Sendy raised undisclosed amounts while Yodawy raised the highest amount recorded in the week; $16 million in […]

AU-Startups·2/10/2023

Artificial Intelligence

The Future of Human-Computer Interaction

Put yourself on the right track for operating a profitable business.

AU-Startups·2/10/2023

Startup Spotlight

Startup of the Month: Releaf

Releaf is an agricultural technology company that develops proprietary hardware and software solutions to improve the efficiency, profitability, and climate resilience of food processing in Africa. Ikenna Nzewi and Uzoma Ayogu founded the company in 2017 with the goal of developing climate-adaptive supply chains as Africa’s population grows. Releaf’s first patented technology is the Kraken, […]

AU-Startups·2/9/2023

Founders Spotlight

Founder of the Month: Miishe Addy

Miishe Addy is the co-founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, a cross-border e-logistics company that helps African businesses book and monitor their logistics operations while also providing financing, insurance, and other trade support services online. Addy previously worked at management consulting firm Bain & Company and the Pan-African incubator MEST Africa, where she served as […]

AU-Startups·2/9/2023

Artificial Intelligence

The Future of Education and Learning: Digital Platforms and Beyond

How the incoming administration plans to address the digital divide.

AU-Startups·2/8/2023

AU-Startups Early-stage Watchlist North Africa (1)

Emerging Startups

15 North African Startups You Should Know About

Continuing its upward trend from previous years, Northern African startups raised a record $1.1 billion in 2022, up 62% from 2021. It is also worth noting that the region crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time last year, increasing its share of total funding raised on the continent to 23% from 15% the […]

AU-Startups·2/8/2023

Resources

Week 6: Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups

WFP Agricultural Innovation for Climate Resilience Program The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Accelerator seeks, supports, and scales bold new solutions to end global hunger and achieve the SDGs (SDGs). The WFP Innovation Accelerator and other partners will select early stage ventures and solution providers to receive financial, technical, and methodological support through […]

AU-Startups·2/8/2023

News

Revolutionary Quantum Computing Breakthrough Announced

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

AU-Startups·2/7/2023

Cybersecurity

The Impact of Tech on Traditional Industries: From Retail to Hospitality

Those six-digit text message codes aren’t as secure as you think.

AU-Startups·2/7/2023

News

Emerging AI Trends Reshape Tech Industry in 2023

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

AU-Startups·2/6/2023

Uncategorized

The Latest Advances in Biotechnology and Healthcare Tech

The company’s event this week is the perfect example.

AU-Startups·2/6/2023

Artificial Intelligence

The Pros and Cons of Open Source Software in the Tech Industry

The prospects for new relief program are dim, even after the election.

AU-Startups·2/5/2023

News

Latest Audio Gear for Supreme Sound Quality

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

AU-Startups·2/5/2023

Ecosystem Insider

Issue #47: MNT-Halan Raises $400M Round, While ARM Labs Invests $1.2M into 12 African Early-stage Startups

This week was a great week for the African startup ecosystem, with approximately $450 million raised in funding and 18 startups raising funds. The year’s first African unicorn was minted, and 12 early-stage startups received funding through ARM Labs’ new Techstars Accelerator in Lagos. Overall, it was a fantastic week. Let’s get into the details. […]

AU-Startups·2/3/2023

Cybersecurity

The Future of Transportation: From Self-Driving Cars to Hyperloops

The new culture of sharing is not just for startups.

AU-Startups·2/3/2023

News

The Ultimate Gaming Setup: Essential Gear for Serious Gamers

In the Age of Information, news media faces both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges.

AU-Startups·2/2/2023

Future Tech

The Latest Innovations in Space Technology and Exploration

The future of e-commerce is service-driven. Here’s what you need to know.

AU-Startups·2/2/2023

Resources

Week 5: Funding and Grant Opportunities for African Startups

Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 14 Credit Suisse is proud to support the Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG 14. The Challenge seeks to identify and support impactful enterprises working to close the SDG 14 gap. Credit Suisse encourages entrepreneurs to submit their business plans for consideration if they have for-profit enterprises that help improve ocean health […]

AU-Startups·2/1/2023