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African startups leverage AI for real-life solutions
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has launched the 'Laptop LLM Challenge,' an initiative that encourages developers to create advanced language models capable of running offline on standard laptops with

Catalyst Fund raises $30M for African climate tech startups
Catalyst Fund has already deployed capital into 28 climate tech companies across 10 African markets, even as it continues to raise its debut fund towards a $40 million target.

UN Tourism backs startups boosting Africa's travel tech innovation
In Marrakesh, Beyond the Map just clinched a UN Tourism competition.

IHS Nigeria connects 19 startups with global investors
In Ilorin, Nigeria, 19 market-ready startups, honed over a year, were directly presented to global investors, marking a significant leap for local innovation, according to THISDAYLIVE .

Mastercard Foundation Funds 12 Ethiopian EdTech Startups in New Cohort
Twelve Ethiopian education technology startups have secured $60,000 each in a new fellowship cohort backed by the Mastercard Foundation, highlighting a strategic investment in Africa's growing EdTech sector.