Techparley Africa launches ‘DRIVE100’ to spotlight startups
By Ibironke Ariyo
Techparley Africa, a media and digital literacy firm, has launched DRIVE100, a media accelerator programme designed to spotlight 100 promising African tech startups with free, high-impact publicity.
The announcement was made in Abuja on Tuesday by the product manager, Ms Aderonke Ogunleti.
Ogunleti said the initiative aimed to give visibility to innovative startups whose solutions remain unnoticed despite the increasing investment in Africa’s growing technology ecosystem.
She noted that African startups raised 1.42 billion dollars across 243 deals in the first half of 2025, according to data published by TechCabal.
“Many ventures still struggle to attract investors, partners and customers due to limited visibility. DRIVE100 seeks to bridge this gap by connecting startups with stakeholders,” she said.
Ogunleti stressed that the programme was designed to help startups scale through strategic storytelling.
“Through DRIVE100, we want to do more than report. Our ambition is to push these stories before investors, partners and customers who can accelerate growth,” she added.
She explained that the initiative would feature curated interviews and editorial profiles of selected startups, highlighting their journeys, challenges, solutions and impact across different markets.
According to her, DRIVE100 is open to tech-enabled startups across Africa, regardless of size or sector. Applications are open until Oct. 15, 2025.
Ogunleti disclosed that a panel of experts will carefully review submissions to identify the most innovative and impactful ventures.
“The programme is free. We believe that powerful storytelling and meaningful visibility should never be limited by budget. We encourage all eligible startups to apply,” she said.
She added that the project was also aimed at inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs, investors and innovators, while supporting Africa’s economic development.
Interested applicants are urged to visit www.techparley.com/drive100 or email editor@techparley.com for guidelines and eligibility criteria.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Techparley Africa promotes innovation and digital literacy by showcasing the stories of African startups and entrepreneurs.
Through DRIVE100 and other initiatives, the organisation aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and foster sustainable economic growth across the continent. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo
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