A non-profit accelerator that supports deeptech startups by connecting them with industry experts and investors.
Open Startup Unveils New Strategy to Drive Research Led Innovation Across Africa
Open Startup introduced The Science Road to strengthen African science and deep tech innovation. The initiative was announced in Tunis on June 29, 2026, coinciding with Open Startup's 10th anniversary.
Open Startup Launches New Push for African Deep Tech at 10-Year Mark
Open Startup launched The Science Road on June 29, 2026, in Tunis, marking its 10-year anniversary. The initiative aims to strengthen African science, deep tech, and research-led innovation.
Fintech still dominates Africa’s VC. Deeptech may be next.
Investors at SWEAT Africa see deeptech as Africa's most defensible innovation bet, despite its current small share of VC funding. Specialized funds like Africa Health Ventures and OneBio are emerging to assess scientific risk and regulatory pathways in deeptech.
