">
TechMoran
  • About Us
  • Deals
  • Jobs
  • Motoring
    • Money
  • Pitch Your Startup
  • Submit Your Post
  • Freelance Gigs
  • Travel
  • Men’s Corner
  • Dating
Monday, January 25, 2021
  • Startups
  • Reviews
  • Insider
    • Obituaries
  • Business
  • Women
  • Blockchain
  • Columnists
  • Hacks & Facts
    • How To
  • Editions
    • US Edition
    • India Edition
    • MENA Edition
    • Asia Edition
    • Europe Edition
    • International Edition
No Result
View All Result
TechMoran
">
Home Tech

Millicom’s THINK Announces Top 10 Finalists to Fight for $15k Investment & Incubation in Rwanda

Sam Wakoba by Sam Wakoba
6 years ago
in Tech
5 min read
0

banner Millicom (Tigo’s tech incubator think has today announced the top 10 finalists for its second cohort selected from highly qualified applications from 14 countries.

The selected finalists are in the running for investment and incubation from think as the second cohort. The first cohort comprised of Rwandan company TorQue and Nigerian company Cribpark, who both received investment, access to key networks, assessment of growth, and office space.

According to Tongai Maramba, General Manager of Tigo Rwanda, “We are excited about the promising top 10
finalists.  Investing in the final selected companies from among this group is a hallmark of Tigo’s commitment to innovation and to growing the IT startup environment across Africa.”

The 10 finalists represent six African nations: Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, as well as the US and were selected by a committee of top tech investors, including executives from Millicom, Tigo Rwanda, the African Entrepreneur Collective, and leading regional tech entrepreneurs, who are in the process of selecting up to 5 companies.

The chosen businesses will join think in May, receiving $15,000 in equity investment, strategic consulting services, and a tailored growth-training curriculum, as well as access to Tigo resources and global tech mentors.

The think top 10 include early stage companies that provide a variety of IT Solutions, addressing diverse consumer needs throughout Africa, with an ability to scale rapidly:

Bitnexa, Uganda
Product: A bitcoin exchange for merchants and individuals, using mobile money to exchange local currencies with bitcoins.Get It, Rwanda
Product: Text-to-order sales and distribution platform delivering household items to last-mile consumers.GutsHaven, Nigeria
Product:  Web platform that connects a local community of freelancers to those who need small projects completed.

READ  Omotola Stars in Konga.com New Marketplace Commercial

Howxit, South Africa
Product: A mobile app for real-time communication via text, voice and video.

Related posts

Toshiba

Chrome Now Helps You Change Weak Passwords

January 23, 2021
0

Top 5 Skills That Modern Software Developers Need to Have

January 22, 2021
0

What Software Developers Need to Know About Burnout

January 22, 2021
0

Which is Better, Leasing or Purchasing Farm Equipment?

January 22, 2021
0

Malaika Travel & Tours, Rwanda
Product: A travel app designed to crowd-share rides and excess luggage allowances.

 Mergims, Rwanda
Product: A mobile application that allows Rwandan migrants to pay airtime, tuition fees, and utility bills efficiently.

SeedBox, Uganda
Product: An interactive online mentorship platform, connecting young African entrepreneurs to those around the globe

SoftProviders, Burundi
Product: A multi-function, adaptable mobile payment platform, leveraging patented M-PAY technologies.

THE Exchange Visionary Labs, United States
Product: Contact lenses that display an augmented reality. Think 3D Google glass.

Two4one, Kenya
Product: A mobile platform incentivizing people to eat out, go out, and hang out more often.

 

Readers 895

Share

  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Sam Wakoba

Sam Wakoba

Taking you on tour through Africa's tech ecosystem, one startup at a time! [email protected]

Related Posts

Toshiba
Tech

Chrome Now Helps You Change Weak Passwords

January 23, 2021
0
Tech

Top 5 Skills That Modern Software Developers Need to Have

January 22, 2021
0
Tech

What Software Developers Need to Know About Burnout

January 22, 2021
0
Tech

Which is Better, Leasing or Purchasing Farm Equipment?

January 22, 2021
0
Tech

Three Kenyan teams excel at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals

January 22, 2021
0
Health

54gene launches a genome sequencing lab to track infectious and non-communicable diseases prevalent in Nigeria

January 22, 2021
0
Tech

Google’s Project Loon, solar-powered internet balloons discontinued

January 22, 2021
0
kplc
Tech

Kenya Power Rolls Out A Smart Metering Project Across The Country

January 21, 2021
0

https://bit.ly/2VOxuoBhttps://bit.ly/2VOxuoBhttps://bit.ly/2VOxuoB
ADVERTISEMENT

Join our Mailing List

Loading

Recent Posts

Finnfund & Norfund double Starsight’s funding to $20 million for Ghana expansion

January 23, 2021

African tech startup funding passes $700m in 2020 despite COVID-19

January 23, 2021
Toshiba

Chrome Now Helps You Change Weak Passwords

January 23, 2021
Toshiba

Shoppable Ad Formats Are Coming Soon To Youtube

January 23, 2021

Hero MotoCorp Surpasses the Monumental 100M Cumulative Production Milestone

January 23, 2021
">
">

Follow Us

">

There are many sites out there focused on blowing off some steam, from funny entertainment to thrilling experiences like playing online, in some cases online gaming could grant you the chance to win extra money. We came across rocketpot.io while browsing for a good btc casino online and it left us a very good impression with their wide variety of games and crypto offering.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

© 2019 Moran Media Group - All rights reserved TechMoran.

No Result
View All Result
  • Startups
  • Reviews
  • Insider
    • Obituaries
  • Business
  • Women
  • Blockchain
  • Columnists
  • Hacks & Facts
    • How To
  • Editions
    • US Edition
    • India Edition
    • MENA Edition
    • Asia Edition
    • Europe Edition
    • International Edition

© 2019 Moran Media Group - All rights reserved TechMoran.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
%d bloggers like this: