Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program

Qualcomm has launched the ‘Make in Africa’ Startup Mentorship Program to support early-stage African startups utilizing advanced connectivity and processing technologies. This equity-free initiative is part of Qualcomm’s African Innovation Platform.

Program Benefits

Selected startups will receive the following

• Business Coaching: Guidance on business development strategies.
• Engineering Consultation: Assistance with product development.
• Intellectual Property (IP) Protection Guidance: Advice on safeguarding innovations.

Participants will have direct access to Qualcomm engineers and business mentors.

Application Details

• Deadline: February 16, 2025.
• Program Duration: April to December 2025.

This mentorship program addresses the growing demand for deep-tech innovation in Africa. As more startups explore hardware, IoT, AI, and 5G applications, access to technical expertise and IP protection becomes crucial.

Apply Now

https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa#:~:text=As%20the%20first%20initiative%20of,with%20business%20coaching%2C%20access%20to

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