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📰 News2 April 2026·3 min read·

Botswana launches 12-month startup programme tied to $150m climate fund

Source: TechCabal

Botswana's Innovation Fund and Scalar International have launched a 12-month programme to support 10 clean energy startups, backed by a $150 million climate fund. The initiative signals growing institutional support for African startup ecosystems.

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