Google Launches Applied AI Lab in Accra to Back African Startups with DeepMind Models
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August 14, 2026
Selected African founders and researchers will work directly with Google experts, get early access to models including Gemini, Gemma and Veo, and meet partner investors without giving up equity. Applications close August 31. Google has opened…
The Founder Who Couldn’t Ignore Southeast Nigeria’s Mobility Problem — And Built Inaaga
July 2, 2026
When Daniel Chinagozi, Chief Executive Officer of Inaaga, says the company’s biggest challenge isn’t transportation, the statement sounds strange. After all, Inaaga is building a ride-hailing platform in a market already occupied by bigger…
Spiro’s $215M Raise Shows Africa’s EV Race Is Moving Beyond Hype
June 29, 2026
African electric vehicle company Spiro has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its electric mobility and battery-swapping network across the continent. The company operates in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon. It…