The United Nations Development Programme, which focuses on poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Nigerian startup takes top prize at UNDP’s pan-African edtech accelerator
Data Entry Academy won first place in the UNDP's Get Ready 4 timbuktoo EdTech accelerator. The startup received a $10,000 prize after competing against 1,429 applicants from across Africa.
Nigerian Insurtech Riwe Secures UNDP Funding to Bring Climate Insurance to Farmers
Riwe has secured funding and partnerships from UNDP, IsDB, and ISFD to expand its services. The RAIN program aims to connect farmers with climate protection and real-time weather information.
Why Shell Foundation and 500 Global built an accelerator for Africa’s climate startups
Countries in Africa, Latin America, and Asia are making critical decisions that will shape the world's carbon footprint. Manufacturing has shifted from the North, contributing to a greater share of global emissions.
Africa’s gender funding gap persists; women founders still get just 1 in 10 dollars
In 2025, Africa's tech funding topped $2 billion for over 500 deals. Male-led startups received 75% of the total funding, while women-led startups received only 10%.
Witamax Backs Washminute with $600K to Revolutionize Eco-Friendly Car Washes in Morocco
$600K pre-seed investment by Witamax in Washminute. Washminute achieved a 30% increase in monthly revenue in seven months.
