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.
Table of Content- Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
- Benefits of Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
- Requirements for Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
- Selection Process
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
| Application Deadline | February 16, 2025 |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | Qualcomm |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
Mentorship
- 1:1 mentorship with Qualcomm leaders on a regular cadence
- Guide startups to product realization
Skilling
- Masterclasses on product management, pitch clinic, IPR, and hardware architecture.
Visibility
- Demo Day with the startup ecosystem
- Connect with various industry leaders, VCs, investors, and other accelerators
Requirements for Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program
- Open to early-stage startups;
- Applicants should be based in Africa.
Selection Process
Program Timeline
- Application Phase: December 5th 2024 to February 16th 2025
- Shortlisting of the Startups: March 2025
- Mentorship Program: April 2025 to November 2025
- Program Finale & Demo Day: December 2025
Application Deadline
February 16, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Qualcomm on www.qualcomm.com to applyFor any queries, please write to us at
For more details, visit Qualcomm webpage