Startup-Ecosystem

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Startup-Ecosystem" (166 articles)
A group of youths and other participants during a past interactive session at the Norrsken start-up hub in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahiz
Business

Can angel investing fix African startup funding woes?

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
(L-R) Remy Muhire,from Pindo, Angelo Gitego, the Chief Executive at Xana Health (former Ivuriro Tech) and Angela Homsi, the Angaza Capital president. Courtesy
Technology

Is Rwanda Innovation Fund relevant to local startups?

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Pascal Murasira, Rwandan entrepreneur and former Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda’s Murasira on setting up fund for start-up hubs in Africa, Middle East

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice addresses delegates at the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2024, at Norrsken House, Kigali, on Wednesday, March 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI.
Technology

Justice minister calls for adoption of technology to enhance access to justice

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elie Habimana, the newly appointed Managing Director for Norrsken East Africa.
Featured

Elie Habimana appointed Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Minister of ICT, Paula Ingabire poses for a group photo with other delegates during the signing of MoU between Rwanda C4IR and UAE C4IR. Photo Courtesy
Technology

WEF: Rwanda, UAE launch AI fellowship programme

Friday, January 19, 2024
A view of the city of Kigali' Business District. Kigali is set to domicile the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation financing facility, also known as Timbuktoo.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

WEF: Rwanda, UNDP launch Africa’s largest innovation fund

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
According to the report, the decline in venture funding is not unique to Africa but rather aligns with a global trend.
Energy

Energy takes lion’s share despite 39% dip in Africa’s startup funding

Friday, January 05, 2024
Ampersand has raised $19.5 million in a move to ramp up the firm’s electric motorcycle battery production. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwandan start-up secures over Rwf20bn to expand operations

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Some participants at Norrsken in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Technology

Recapping Rwanda's 2023 tech ecosystem surge and predicting its 2024 ascension

Thursday, December 28, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder at Loopa, secured Rwf 50 million after winning the 2023 edition of Hanga Pitchfest 23. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Technology

A look at Hanga Pitchfest progress through the eyes of past winners

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on December 7. Steiner was in Rwanda for the third edition of Hanga Pitchfest that took place in Rwanda on Friday, December 8. Courtesy
Rwanda

UNDP boss on backing Rwanda's sustainable development initiatives

Wednesday, December 13, 2023