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Seychelles is not the first place most people think of when they hear “startup ecosystem.” It is a small island state of roughly 120,000 people, and its venture capital market is thin.  But in 2026, something notable happened: the country launched its first dedicated blue-economy incubator, broke ground on a regional innovation hub backed by

Somalia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is attracting growing attention as founders develop businesses in technology, agriculture, financial services, education, logistics, renewable energy and other sectors.  From small businesses serving local communities to technology startups building solutions for wider African markets, entrepreneurs are finding new ways to address everyday challenges and create employment. But having a promising business

Incubators typically help early-stage founders develop their ideas, test business models and establish their operations. Accelerators usually work with startups that already have a business model or early traction and want to grow more quickly. Depending on the program, entrepreneurs may receive mentorship, business development support, investor introductions, technical training or access to grant and

Mozambique’s startup ecosystem is not yet a headline-grabber in the way Kenya’s or Nigeria’s is. But beneath the surface, a quiet infrastructure is taking shape: government-backed incubators are opening outside the capital, a major bank runs the country’s most awarded acceleration program, and a World Bank-funded project is injecting millions in matching grants into small