Qualcomm has announced the shortlisted startups for its Make in Africa 2024 program.
The equity-free mentorship program identifies promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware. These technologies include 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT.
Details
Selected startups will receive free mentorship, business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on protecting intellectual property.
The startups are:
- Aurora Health (Kenya) – Provides AI-based cardiovascular health care tools
- CropScan (Kenya) – Uses solar-powered smart farming IoT devices
- NextAI Studios (Kenya) – builds AI-based emotion detection into toys for children’s mental healthcare
- RIM Nextgen (Kenya) – uses smart tools for monitoring propane consumption.
- Cure Bionics (Tunisia) – makes smart 3D-printed prosthetic arms
- DevisionX (Egypt) – provides AI-based low-code computer vision tools
- Kalio (Cameroon) – building AI tools for Agricultural IoT
- Kitovu (Nigeria) – provides tools and software for smart agricultural warehouse management
- Sparcx (South Africa) – uses AI to enhance radar signal processing
- Vizmerald (Tunisia) – working on AI-based textile industry inspection.
What They’re Saying
“I am thrilled with the overwhelming response to the Africa Innovation Platform this year,” said Alex Rogers, President, QTL & Global Affairs, Qualcomm Incorporated.
“The quality and diversity of the applications received reflect the immense talent and potential within Africa’s technology ecosystem. We are excited to work with the shortlisted startups and provide them with the necessary resources and support to drive innovation and create a positive impact in their communities.”
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