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POWER/Google Women Tech Founders Program 2022 for Middle East and North Africa
Apr. 13, 2022
Applications for the POWER/Google Women Tech Founders Program 2022 are now open. The U.S. Department of State, through the Providing Opportunities for Women’s Economic Rise (POWER) Initiative, has partnered with Google’s Women Techmakers to host … read more
Elon Musk Sued By Twitter Shareholder For Violating Share Regulatory Deadline
Apr. 13, 2022
Elon Musk is being sued by a Twitter shareholder for allegedly delaying disclosing his stake in the app in a bid to buy more for less.The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was recently revealed to have … read more
The NTF V x VivaTech Challenge 2022 For Digital Startups In Africa
Apr. 13, 2022
In Africa, smartphones remain inaccessible for most of the population since the average cost of a low-end smartphone still exceeds 60% of the average monthly income. read more
Nigeria’s Leading Financial Institution; Launches Future-Forward Innovative Co-Creation Hub, SpaceNXT
Apr. 08, 2022
Digital entrepreneurship is widely believed to be an engine for Africa’s development in the 21st. Nigeria’s leading financial institution opens up a technology and innovation lab to drive the digital entrepreneurship ecosystem.Built to promote innovation … read more
ShEquity Launches Second Accelerator Edition For Female-led Buisinesses
Apr. 07, 2022
The 16-week SHEBA program provides venture building and technical support to African female entrepreneurs across the ECOWAS region looking to grow their businesses and become investment-ready successfully. read more
Base10 Becomes First Black-Led VC Firm To Cross $1 Billion AUM With New Fund
Apr. 06, 2022
Base10’s new early stage fund follows a $137 million Fund I in 2018 and a $250 million Fund II in 2020. In the past, the firm invested in about 30 companies per fund with large … read more