{"id":3969,"date":"2024-07-02T19:27:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T17:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afbanjul.org\/?p=3969"},"modified":"2024-07-04T19:33:01","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T17:33:01","slug":"start-up-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afbanjul.org\/en\/main-events\/start-up-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"START UP EDGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Startup-Edge program, funded by the French Embassy in Senegal and The Gambia. This program aims to<strong>&nbsp;support Gambian startups in their growth and nurture future leaders of the digital economy.<\/strong>&nbsp;With partners such as the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise of Banjul and Gambia Tech, the program will provide comprehensive support to 20 entrepreneurs, including training, mentoring, and the opportunity to apply for grants. The project will be implemented from June 2024 to April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. 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