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Madica grows portfolio with $600,000 investment in three African startups
Madica, an Africa-focused pre-seed investment program, has invested up to $200,000 in three startups from Tanzania, Kenya, and Nigeria, aiming to support founders typically excluded from venture capital flows. The program combines funding with mentorship and resources to help early-stage entrepreneu
TechCabal - Apr 08, 2026
South Africa-founded Refiant AI raises $5 million to build leaner AI models
Refiant AI, a South African startup, has secured $5 million in seed funding to develop its AI model compression platform. The company aims to create more efficient AI models that require less computational power, thereby reducing energy consumption and costs for enterprises. As global demand for AI
TechCabal - Apr 09, 2026
This startup is building access to global work from Africa
Totlesoft, launched in 2024 by Chris Agholor, aims to bridge the gap between job seekers in Africa and global opportunities by providing an all-in-one platform that integrates job distribution, marketplace functionalities, and research capabilities. The platform addresses challenges such as limited
Techpoint Africa - Apr 09, 2026
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GITEX Africa Morocco 2026
Marrakech, MA
Network with tech leaders & investors at Africa's largest tech show. Explore AI, cybersecurity, and more to shape the continent's digital future.
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APR
Nigeria Telecoms Forum
Lagos, NG
Telecoms regulators, CEOs, investors, and technology leaders exploring how 5G, AI, and data infrastructure are transforming the telecom landscape.
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Africa Fintech Summit DC 2026
Washington DC, US
Summit focused on strengthening Africa’s fintech ecosystem through global collaboration, innovation, and regulatory dialogue.
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Mar 17, 2026
Wicked Innovation Hackathon 2026 – Call for Teams 🚀
The problems are in. Now it’s time to build. For World Product Day 2026, Hadu x Innovate Africa…
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@Hadu Team
Feb 7, 2026
World Product Day 2026 Ideathon x Innovate Africa Fund
For World Product Day 2026, Hadu is partnering with Innovate Africa Fund to announce a continent wide Ideathon.…
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