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Oracle Launches Programme to Support African Startups

February 5, 2022

Oracle, the preeminent cloud computing firm has launched a US$982,000 programme aimed at helping African startups across different industries implement the latest digital technologies to drive business growth.

Led by Oracle for Startups, the multinational cloud computing company will provide extra resources and support to technology startups across Africa over the next two years. Businesses will also have access to hands-on technical support, executive mentoring, go-to-market resources, and customer engagements.

Speaking on the development, Jason Williamson, vice president of Oracle for Startups said that “At Oracle for Startups, we help new businesses grow from grassroots through scaling. So far, enrolments from South African startups have grown by 91 per cent, while enrolments from new businesses in over 13 other African countries have grown by 39 per cent within the last year – all of which is evidence that Africa is at the forefront of the digital economy.”

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“This US$982,000 investment will further boost the efforts of tech entrepreneurs in Africa to utilise the latest digital technologies for the success of their startups.”

The programme, which follows Oracle’s recent announcement of its first cloud region in Africa to meet the rapidly growing demand for enterprise cloud services on the continent, is open to all African tech startups, those who are interested are advised to visit www.oraclestartups.tech/cloudcreditsforAfrica to apply.

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Oracle Launches $1 Million To Invest In Startups In Africa

February 4, 2022

Oracle has announced support of USD one million for tech startups in Africa that will help accelerate their digital initiatives with the latest cloud technologies and business resources. Led by Oracle for Startups, Oracle will provide extra resources and support to technology startups across Africa over the next two years.

Jason Williamson, Vice President, Oracle for Startups

Cloud credits of up to USD 10,000 for 100 startups will be made available as part of this program. Hands-on technical support, executive mentoring, go-to-market resources, and customer engagements will also be offered to startups. Eligible African tech startups can find out more information and apply to this program by visiting the program website.

“At Oracle for Startups, we help startups grow from grassroots through scaling. Africa is a hotbed for tech entrepreneurs, and we have witnessed a 91 percent growth in enrolments from South African startups, and 39 percent growth from over 13 other African countries within the last year. The USD one million investment will further boost the efforts of tech entrepreneurs in Africa to utilise the latest digital technologies for the success of their startups,” said Jason Williamson, Vice President, Oracle for Startups.

A recent report from IDC notes the importance of corporations supporting startups to help further spur innovation, and had this to say about Oracle for Startups: “Highly valuable to the startup community. Not only do they provide technology support, but they also provide benefits aligned in business areas such as marketing, market access, business knowledge, and expertise.”

This program follows Oracle’s recent announcement of the opening of its first cloud region in Africa to meet the rapidly growing demand for enterprise cloud services on the continent. The Oracle Cloud Johannesburg Region will boost cloud adoption across Africa while also helping businesses achieve better performance and drive continuous innovation. The opening marks Oracle’s 37th cloud region worldwide with plans to have at least 44 cloud regions by the end of 2022, continuing one of the fastest expansions of any major cloud provider.

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