Techstars Toronto, a renowned accelerator program, has announced its 2023 summer cohort.
This selection underscores Techstars’ continuous commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship on the African continent and its recognition of the region’s burgeoning tech talents.
The 10 African startups selected for the 2023 Techstars Toronto summer cohort are:
The program concludes with a Demo Day, where startups pitch their businesses to investors and potential partners.
The selection of 10 African startups for the 2023 Techstars Toronto summer cohort is a testament to the growing dynamism and innovation of the African tech ecosystem.
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