A significant cohort of African startups has been selected for the MassChallenge Switzerland and UK 2026 accelerator programme, aiming to address critical challenges across the continent.

• Out of nearly 2,000 applicants, 193 early-stage startups were chosen, with a strong representation from African innovators.
• The selected African startups focus on areas such as agritech, food systems, AI, the circular economy, and climate resilience.
• Notable Kenyan participants include Ustawi Nutritional Care, addressing malnutrition, and Nuru Solutions, building data infrastructure for farmers.
• The programme offers mentorship, investor access, and corporate partnerships, culminating in awards with up to CHF 1 million in funding.