MEST Africa, Absa Unveil Top 10 Startups for 2025 Challenge
Ten startups stood out for their creativity, impact potential, and market readiness.
Ten startups stood out for their creativity, impact potential, and market readiness.
The competition recognises some of the continent’s most innovative startups in financial technology and other high-impact solutions that address Africa’s ...
With a growing youth population and a surge of SME entrepreneurs, there is a need for formal entrepreneurial training and ...
Ecobank, the pan-African Bank, has announced the top finalists for the first-ever and inaugural 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Hybrid Semi-Final ...
Winners set to compete for the grand prize of $50,000 in equity
The Challenge is open to startups in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Senegal
Equity-free grant, mentorship, and networking to scale up your startup

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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