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 Calling All African Visionaries: Google Opens Applications for Startup Accelerator Africa (Cohort 10) www.arzeeka.com 07/02/2026 Africa’s tech ecosystem is no longer just "emerging"—it is leading. From fintech breakthroughs to agritech solutions, the continent is becoming a global hub for deep-tech innovation. In a significant move to bolster this momentum, Google has officially opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. If you are a Series A startup building AI-driven solutions for the continent, this is the opportunity to scale your impact. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming program. An "AI-First" Future for Africa This year, the program is doubling down on its commitment to Artificial Intelligence. The 12-week hybrid accelerator is specifically designed for startups that are "AI-first"—those leveraging AI and machine learning to solve some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. According to...

  www.arzeeka.com , contact us for advert and business partnerships. Nigeria's Tech Revolution Heats Up: The $618 Million iDICE Fund Drops Its First Bombshell Investment. Startups Lagos, the bustling heartbeat of West Africa, has long been a cauldron of innovation. Picture this: street vendors hawking jollof rice via mobile apps, fintech wizards turning remittances into rocket fuel for families back home, and young coders in co-working spaces dreaming up the next big thing to leapfrog Nigeria's infrastructure woes. Africa's most populous nation isn't just keeping up with the global tech race—it's sprinting ahead, birthing unicorns like Paystack and Flutterwave that have drawn billions in private cash. But now, the government is rolling up its sleeves and joining the party with real money on the table. Enter iDICE: the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises program, a hefty $618 million war chest launched back in 2023 by then-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Co-...