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Winners announced for Pitch AgriHack 2023: Unleashing agritech innovation in Africa
The Pitch AgriHack 2023 results are in, capping an inspiring journey celebrating Africa’s most exciting agritech visionaries. Applicants from 39…
- Entrepreneurship
MEST Africa Challenge startup pitch competition opens applications
Unlock Your Startup Potential and Win $50,000 in Equity. MEST Africa, in partnership with Absa Bank, is delighted to announce the opening of applicati…
- Entrepreneurship
Introducing the Investment Readiness Programme 2024 of the GIZ Programme ‘Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovation through Startups’
We are excited to announce the launch of our Investment Readiness Programme (IRP) 2024. The programme is offered by ‘Scaling Digital Agriculture…
- Investing
AESIS2023 Local Investor Meetups Spark Worldwide Convergence of Africa-Focused Investors
In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (#AESIS2023), 40 Investor Meetups will be hosted by local investors …
- Entrepreneurship
Pitch AgriHack 2023 Competition unveils 11 finalists
The annual Pitch AgriHack Competition has officially selected the top 11 finalists for the final round of the 2023 competition. Pitch AgriHack offers …
- Entrepreneurship
12 finalists emerge in GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2023
The fifth annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition, supporting youth-led agrifood businesses to #GrowAfricaGrowLife, has selected 12 finalists fo…
- Investing
Meet the 12 startups selected for the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa
VC4A is proud to unveil the 12 scale-ups selected to participate in the 2023 Venture Showcase Africa. This annual flagship program brings together the
- Entrepreneurship
Startupbootcamp AfriTech Opens Applications for Cohort 4 of Prestigious ASIP Accelerator
Startupbootcamp AfriTech, the leading accelerator program focused on nurturing African startups, is thrilled to announce the opening of applications f…
- Learning
4 foundational business courses every founder needs for growth
These free learning resources for startups use expert insights, case studies, and practical advice tailored to entrepreneurship challenges typically f…
- Investing
Investment innovator Aly El Shalakany joins the AESIS Board and shares his vision for Africa’s future
We are thrilled to introduce you to Aly El Shalakany, one of the newest members of our esteemed board at AESIS. In a recent interview,
- Entrepreneurship
AGRF, Heifer International and Generation Africa launch PitchAgriHack 2023 to Spur Agritech Innovation
Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF), Heifer International, and Generation Africa today announced the launch of Pitch AgriHack 2023, marking the third y…