Qualcomm Incorporated has announced the selection of 10 African startups for the 2026 edition of its Make in Africa Mentorship Program, aimed at strengthening the continent’s deep-technology ecosystem.
Chosen from more than 1,200 applications across 45 countries, the startups are developing solutions in sectors including agriculture, smart infrastructure, electric mobility and assistive technology. Participants will receive mentorship, engineering support and training in advanced technologies such as Edge AI, IoT and machine learning.
Each startup will also qualify for a $5,000 stipend upon completing the program, while one will receive additional funding from Qualcomm for Good’s Social Impact Fund.
The initiative, part of the Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, also offers access to hardware tools from Arduino and intellectual property training through L2Pro Africa.
According to Qualcomm, the program reflects growing innovation and technical sophistication among African startups, with solutions increasingly leveraging emerging technologies such as AI and 5G.
The African Telecommunications Union is partnering the initiative for the fourth consecutive year.
For more information about Qualcomm Make in Africa, please visit: https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa
Atinkaonlne.com
