DigiTax, FlexPay, Among Startups in Safaricom’s Second Spark Accelerator Cohort
Safaricom’s Spark Accelerator Programme has unveiled its second cohort of startups, selecting ten ventures from more than 200 applicants..
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Safaricom's Spark Accelerator Programme has selected ten startups for its second cohort from over 200 applicants. This three-month initiative aims to help these ventures scale through workshops, mentorship, and engagement with Safaricom and M-PESA platforms.
- Ten startups were chosen from over 200 applications for the Spark Accelerator Programme.
- The programme is run in partnership with M-PESA Africa, Sumitomo Corporation, and iHub, with support from AWS, PwC, and Vodacom.
- The selected startups, including DigiTax and FlexPay, span sectors such as fintech, logistics, and the creative economy.
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