{"id":23978,"date":"2024-09-10T14:58:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=23978"},"modified":"2024-09-10T14:58:48","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T14:58:48","slug":"call-for-applications-baobab-network-accelerator-program-2024-for-african-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/call-for-applications-baobab-network-accelerator-program-2024-for-african-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Call For Applications: Baobab Network Accelerator Program 2024 for African Startups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At&nbsp;Baobab&nbsp;Network, we\u2019re always excited about the future of innovation across Africa. After some in-depth research, we\u2019ve identified key areas where we believe the next wave of transformative startups will emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we continue our mission to back Africa\u2019s best entrepreneurs, we\u2019re thrilled to share our&nbsp;Call for Startups (CFS)&nbsp;for the second half of 2024. If you or someone you know is building in these spaces, we\u2019d love to connect and explore how we can support your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We\u2019re calling on Founders building solutions in these spaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Data and analytics infrastructure in the health and health services space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CleanTech\/Sustainability infrastructure plays as well as enabling technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile payments and remittance solutions, particularly in the Northern African region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platforms and marketplace solutions helping to drive pan-African and international trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial technology infrastructure solutions particularly in open banking and credit\/lending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precision agriculture technologies which enable smallholder farmers to improve yield and returns on agricultural activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply chain optimization technologies to enhance the seamless transition and storage of goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-border payment and float management solutions to help drive seamless trade and enhance financing availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI and ML technology solutions as an enablers to reduce inefficiencies, enhance distribution, and drive customer engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial services solutions targeting middle to low-income and informal workers in Africa, particularly around microinsurance and micro pensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deadline: October 2, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thebaobabnetwork.com\/apply-now\/\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At&nbsp;Baobab&nbsp;Network, we\u2019re always excited about the future of innovation across Africa. 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