Call for Applications: Qualcomm® Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2025 for Startups in Africa
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.
Benefits:
Mentorship
- 1:1 mentorship with Qualcomm leaders on a regular cadence
- Guide startups to product realization
Skilling
Masterclasses on product management, pitch clinic, IPR, hardware architecture.
Visibility
- Demo Day with the startup ecosystem
- Connect with various industry leaders, VCs, investors, and other accelerators
Timeline
- Application Phase: December 5th 2024 to February 16th 2025
- Shortlist of the Startups: March 2025
- Mentorship Program: April 2025 to November 2025
- Program Finale & Demo Day: December 2025
For any questions, please write at qdesigninfo@qualcomm.com
Deadline: February 16th 2025
Click HERE to Apply
