Tech start-ups from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa have arrived in London for a two-week crash course in how to take their business to the next level.

African tech start-ups involved in healthcare, fintech and agritech are hoping to introduce their businesses to the global market following a partnership with the UK government.

Some 20 African companies were invited to London to partake in the first Go Global Africa program – an innovation partnership that supports new businesses, increase their capability and improve links with the UK.

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Over 400 companies applied for Go Global Africa, but only 20 made the shortlist for the program.

Insurtech app Pineapple allows users to take a picture of the item they want to ensure to instantly get a quote.

The app can be used to get cover on a range of devices such as mobile phones, cameras, drones, jewelry and musical instruments in one click and claims to reduce the time it takes to get a quote down to a minute.

The South African tech start-up was founded by Matthew Elan Smith, Ndabenhle Junior Ngulube and Marnus van Heerden in 2016 and has been recognised by Entrepreneur Mag and the Southern Africa Startup Awards.

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