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The Nigerian organization Cascador is accepting applications for its ScaleUp 2026 program, a 12-week initiative for founders of growth-stage startups. The program aims to help companies move from early traction to institutional funding by offering strategic guidance, mentorship, and support with blended financing. Its objective is to enable high-impact businesses to scale sustainably in Nigeria.
The Royal Academy of Engineering has selected 16 innovators from 11 African countries for the 2026 edition of its Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a total prize pool of £85,000 ($112,774).
Their projects cover sectors including healthcare, digital education, public transportation, clean energy, water and waste management. The grand prize winner will receive £50,000 (over $66,000), while additional prizes will go to the most promising runners-up.
The FINCA Ventures Prize supports for-profit startups in Africa with at least one African founder that are already generating revenue. Applicants must operate in Sub-Saharan Africa and focus on fintech for financial inclusion or sustainable agriculture. Finalists can receive up to $100,000 in grants. Applications are open until Friday, April 10.
On Friday, March 27, BFA Global and FSD Africa announced $273,000 in funding, along with additional support, for four East African startups under the Triggering Exponential Climate Action (TECA) program. The companies are developing solutions in clean energy, cold chain logistics and carbon market access, aiming to help vulnerable communities cope with climate change impacts while working toward commercial viability.
On June 25, 2026, the Cultural Center of Kinshasa will host Africa Tech Invest, a conference dedicated to technological innovation, investment, and public-private partnerships. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors in order to accelerate digital transformation and the growth of Africa's tech ecosystem.
From June 2 to 5, 2026, the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre, National Theatre, Lagos. Themed “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact,” the event will bring together government officials, investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from the creative sector for conferences, business matchmaking sessions, exhibitions, professional workshops and networking events focused on digital talent and Africa’s creative industries.
The Africa Technology Expo returns to Lagos for its third edition, now expanded to two days with a stronger business focus. The event will bring together executives, tech professionals and regulators on June 26-27 to drive partnerships, investment and innovation. The programme includes robotics, drones, connectivity, masterclasses and networking. Organisers aim to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem and support practical partnerships to shape the continent’s tech future.
The E-Gov'A Exhibition, dedicated to e-governance and digital innovation in Africa, has been rescheduled to October 14-16, 2026, in Yaoundé. This postponement is designed to maximize participation from government agencies, businesses, and international partners. The edition will focus on artificial intelligence, digital talent, and the modernization of public services, featuring conferences, workshops, a student hackathon, and visits to institutions committed to digital transformation.
The CcHUB innovation center is accepting applications for GATEWAY, a five-year program that aims to train 340,000 young Nigerians in digital skills and connect them to online work opportunities. The initiative will offer training in digital marketing, graphic design, UI/UX, and video production, with support for computer access, internet connectivity, and learning spaces across ten states.
The Innovate for Impact 2026 competition is inviting early-stage agricultural startups to present solutions aimed at improving food security, productivity and sustainability.
Open to companies from several regions, including Africa, the competition offers a total of $65,000 in prizes. Finalists will also have the opportunity to pitch their projects to investors and industry leaders in Des Moines, Iowa.
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WhatsApp is testing a noise reduction feature on Android to improve the clarity of voice and video calls. The system reduces background sounds, including traffic and nearby conversations, while keeping the speaker’s voice clear. The feature is still under development and is expected to roll out in a future update, with an option to disable it.
Deel’s 2026 Pitch Startup Competition is now accepting applications from pre-seed, seed, and Series A startups. Selected startups will pitch at regional events, where up to 100 winners will receive $50,000 each and advance to the global final. The top ten finalists can secure up to $1 million in funding to accelerate their international growth.
Legal services platform Sidebrief is launching Signal, a quarterly event series organized with Diligence Africa and Impact Hub Lagos. The inaugural edition is scheduled for March 27, 2026, in Lagos and will feature 20 speakers across five panel discussions. It aims to bring together founders, investors, regulators and support organizations to address governance, funding and growth challenges.
On April 29, the Africa Blockchain, DeFi and Web3 Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place in Lagos, bringing together founders, investors, public officials and companies to discuss digital asset use cases.
The event will be held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel and will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, demonstrations and networking sessions. Registration and sponsorship details are available on the summit’s website.