Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 by Qualcomm
As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware, and provide these companies with business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on protecting intellectual property.
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Summary of the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 by Qualcomm
- Type: Accelerator Program
- Sponsor: Qualcomm
- Duration: Up to 8 months
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Benefits: Mentorship, Connect with investors, Gain masterclass skills
- Deadline: February 16, 2025
Open to
- Open to early-stage startups
- Applicants should be based in Africa
General Benefits of the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 by Qualcomm
Mentorship
- 1:1 mentorship with Qualcomm leaders on a regular cadence
- Guide startups to product realization
Skilling
- Masterclasses on product management, pitch clinic, IPR, and hardware architecture.
Visibility
- Demo Day with the startup ecosystem
- Connect with various industry leaders, VCs, investors, and other accelerators
Timelines for the Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 by Qualcomm
- Application Phase: December 5th 2024 to February 16th 2025
- Shortlisting of the Startups: March 2025
- Mentorship Program: April 2025 to November 2025
- Program Finale & Demo Day: December 2025
For any queries, please write to us at: [email protected]
Deadline: 16th February, 2025
Apply Here – Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 by Qualcomm
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