Qualcomm Announces Successful Completion of Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025
Qualcomm has concluded the 2025 Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program, spotlighting 10 African startups using AI, 5G, IoT and connectivity..
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Qualcomm has successfully concluded its third annual Make in Africa (QMIA) Startup Mentorship Program with the virtual Make in Africa Finale 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fostering innovation in Africa.
- The program, part of the broader Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, supports early-stage technology startups leveraging advanced technologies like AI, 4G/5G, and IoT.
- Farmer Lifeline (Kenya), which uses solar-powered devices to detect pests and diseases, was named the winner of the 2025 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, receiving dedicated funding and technical support.
- The 2025 cohort included 10 groundbreaking startups from countries such as Nigeria, Tunisia, Benin, Senegal, and Kenya, all receiving stipends to accelerate their growth.
- Qualcomm has already launched the application process for the fourth year of the program, the 2026 Qualcomm Make in Africa cohort.
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