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GMSA grant funding for digital startups

GSMA Innovation Fund

The GSMA Innovation Fund offers R2.5-R6 million to African startups addressing humanitarian challenges with GSM/digital technologies. It requires applicants to secure 25-50% matched funding, prioritizes women-led initiatives, and offers non-financial support. Companies must be post-revenue and may not exceed 250 employees. Applications close on 12 February 2024.

How a successful Agritech Startup made it

Agricool Agritech Founders

Agrikool, an Agritech company founded in 2019, connects farmers with retailers through technology, reducing operating costs and ensuring prompt payments. With rapid growth and successful funding rounds, it has disrupted the market and benefited both farmers and retailers. By addressing the demand for efficiency in the food supply chain, Agrikool has emerged as a winning business.

Lessons learned from Kiddies Republic

The closing of the Kiddies Republic, the newest venture that was created by Lekau Sehoana, the entrepreneur behind DRIP Footwear, is disappointing but not the big train smash that it was initially made out to be. DRIP is one of the…