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    Tuesday News Roundup: The Irish Connection and then SLUSH

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    14th Jul, 2015
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    Tuesday News Roundup: The Irish Connection and then SLUSH

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    Ireland is accepting applications from startups all over the world for its Competitive Start Fund initiative. And in Nigeria, CcHub is hosting a pre-selection event for Nigerian startups participating in the global SLUSH impact accelerator 2015. Check other news that made the rounds across the African tech space today.

    Enterprise Ireland is Accepting Applications from Startups Across the World
    Irish government agency, Enterprise Ireland, has opened applications for tech startups across the world for its Competitive Start Fund initiative.

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    Applications are Open for Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition 2015
    The competition, organized by Tigo and Reach for change, aims to identify and support social entrepreneurs using digital tools to advance communities and future generations.

    NEST Opens in Kenya, Promises Support for African Startups
    NEST, an Hong Kong-based venture capital firm, will be working with entrepreneurs in Africa by sharing knowledge, experience and providing access to funding.

    Kenya’s Aga Khan Academy Library Conducts Tech Upgrade
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