The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2026 is a game-changer for early-stage tech startups across the continent. With a focus on equity-free support, this initiative offers African innovators access to invaluable resources, including expert mentorship, technical training, and a stipend of $5,000. This program aims to bridge the gap in Africa’s burgeoning deep-tech ecosystem, particularly in areas like AI, IoT, and extended reality, where many startups often struggle to find the necessary support to scale their solutions.