This equity-free mentorship program, the first of its kind in Africa, will find promising early-stage startups eager to apply cutting-edge connectivity and processing technologies to creative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware.
It will also give these companies access to engineering consultation for product development, business coaching, and intellectual property protection advice.
Program 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
Program 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
MSME AFRICA ONLINE.
