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Kigali – The Rwandan Government is calling on tech startups to develop solutions for smart mobility, smart housing, and fintech for affordability. The goal is to help Africa’s urban transformation meet sustainable development goals.

Around 50 per cent of Africans are predicted to be living in urban settings by 2030. Now, the Rwandan Government is calling on African tech startups operating in the mobility, housing, or fintech sectors to apply to the Smart Cities Innovation Accelerator Programme (SCIP). 

With a focus on Africa’s urban transformation meeting the Sustainable Development goals, the SCIP programme aims to support the growth of digital urban innovations in Rwanda and other African countries, according to an article

Thirty startups will be selected to take part in the six-month programme, which will be held remotely from June to December 2021. They will be divided into three different sectors – Smart Mobility, Smart Housing, and Fintech for Affordability – and will be eligible for one-on-one mentorship, training, and connecting with international business partners and potential investors including Volkswagen and Siemens. 

Participating startups will also be able to use Green City Kigali, Rwanda’s flagship smart city project, as a sandbox to test their solutions and enter the Rwandan market.