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Africa's largest incubator offers huge investments to startups fighting against coronavirus

CcHub, Africa's largest startup incubator, is offering funding and engineering support to any tech startups that are trying to curb the coronavirus pandemic. Established startups can also apply for the funding so long as it is used on projects that will help fight the virus. Many countries in Africa are currently poorly equipped to fight an outbreak.

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