Technology news around the ecosystem!

Qualcomm Opens Applications for ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program

Qualcomm has launched applications for its ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program, aimed at supporting early-stage African startups working with advanced connectivity and processing technologies.

Key Details:

• Equity-free program offering business coaching, engineering consultation, and IP protection guidance.

• Access to Qualcomm engineers and business mentors.

• Applications close on February 16, and the program runs from April to December 2025.

This initiative is part of Qualcomm’s African Innovation Platform and seeks to bridge the gap in Africa’s hardware and semiconductor ecosystem, which remains underdeveloped compared to software-driven solutions.

Read the full news here: Here