Dealmatrix is inviting startups from around the world to apply for its Global Pitch Competition. The self-acclaimed biggest worldwide online pitching competition will close applications in just under five days (22 April). DealMatrix is an Austrian web platform that specializes in scouting, matching and workflow management for the venture ecosystem. It is…
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Applications are open for the first edition of Pitch AgricHack 2018. Pitch AgriHack is part of the AgriHack Talent initiative of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) and aims at accelerating e-agriculture entrepreneurship for improved livelihoods in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries The hackathon will…
Applications are currently open for the She Leads Africa Accelerator 2018. The She Leads Africa Accelerator is a 3 month program designed to identify, support and fund the next generation of Africa’s brightest entrepreneurs. Also, She Leads Africa is a social enterprise dedicated to supporting young African women and their…
Are you African with an innovative business idea in any field particularly in sports? Have you been seeking opportunity for mentorship and funding? If your answer is yes, then The African Entrepreneurship Award 2018 might just be the platform you have been waiting for. The African Entrepreneurship Award is powered…
The Government of Tanzania has initiated a new online regulation that will see government certify all bloggers in the country. Also, as part of the new regulation it will now cost anyone in Tanzania an annual payment of $930 to license a blog. The new regulation not only affects bloggers…
Registration is currently on for the Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference scheduled to hold from Wednesday 25th through Friday 27th April 2018, at Tinapa in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The Conference put together by Cybersecurity Challenge Nigeria (CYSEC NG) promises to be a groundbreaking event packed with various…
Are you an SME in Nigeria or Benin, active in the agri & food sector and struggling with issues related to storing, processing, cleaning, grading, handling or transporting of (processed) agricultural products? Join the Food Connection Challenge! Application is currently for the Food Connection Challenge. The Food Connection Challenge is…
Seedstars will host the global final of its early-stage pitching competition; Seedstars World this week in Switzerland. 65 finalists selected from over 6,000 applications and live pitching events in 60+ countries will battle it out for a share of the US$1 million in funding. Africa will be represented by 21…
Sequel to the political tension ravaging Chad, the government has blocked social media and messaging platforms in the country. Internet Without Borders (IWB) reported that users of platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber started reporting a shutdown from as early as March 28. The internet censorship watchdog, the Open…
In its bid to support the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) of the Buhari-led Administration, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced its first set of Women in ICT training. The broad objectives of the ERGP include: restoring growth, investing in the Nigerian people, and building a…
Are you a developer or have you got an effective idea on how best to make Lagos a more secured megacity? If yes, then Lagos needs you. Applications are currently open for the Secure Lagos Hackathon. The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund ‘LSETF’ in partnership with First City Monument Bank…
Students can now apply for the Student Innovation Challenge to stand the chance of winning mouthwatering seed funds. The Student Innovation Challenge is about collaboration, innovation and creativity. Students from across Universities and Polytechnics in Nigeria will pitch their innovative ideas, learn the skills required to start and grow a…
Egypt is set to launch Nu Techspace, its first blockchain –focused incubator. The project which is a product of collaboration between the Nile University and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) will be launched on April 15. Maraim Yassin, the partnerships & fundraising specialist at the Innovation, Entrepreneurship…
The State Government of Nassarawa in Northern Nigeria, in its bid to promote IT innovation among the young populace in the state has built an information technology incubation centre. The Commissioner for Special Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Jonathan Ayuba disclosed that the centre is part of the state’s commitment…
The 2018 edition of the ITU Telecom World will be taking place from September 10-13, 2018 in Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa. The ITU Telecom World is a global platform for accelerating ICT innovations. It aims to deliver economic development and social good faster through its exhibition for…
Tanzania has outlined plans to launch the first Angel Investors Network in the country. The project spearheaded by SSC Capital, a leading Tanzanian financial management firm will launch in May. The launch is scheduled to take place in Dar es Salaam. Also, the event will be attended by high profile…
Startups are currently invited to apply for the Swiss based Kickstart Accelerator Programme. Kickstart Accelerator bridges the gap between startups, corporates, cities, foundations and universities to accelerate deep tech innovation. Science and engineering driven technologies have the potential to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. They require unprecedented collaboration between powerful established…
Private and Public Secondary Schools in Nigeria are invited to apply for The National Information Technology (NIT) Whizkids Competition. The Nigeria Computer Society considers the Competition as a development process and encouragement of excellence among secondary school students across the country. Guidelines for participation: Interested Secondary Schools should complete the registration…
African Startups are invited to apply for the 2018 edition of Demo Africa scheduled to hold in Morocco. DEMO Africa is a launch pad for emerging technology and trends, attracting over 2000 people from around the globe to experience the finest African innovations. Selected new technology products are introduced to…
Nigerian students in tertiary institutions in Ogun State have been invited to apply for TechChallengeOgun and take a shot at winning $5,000 in funding. The competition seeks to challenge applicants to develop their own ideas to impact society, industry and commerce. The TechChallengeOgun is more than a simple pitching competition, but…