Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 and Awards 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund

Qualcomm's Continued Commitment to Empowering Africa's Emerging Technology Ecosystem through Mentorship and Training Initiatives

Qualcomm Incorporated announced the shortlisted startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024, as well as the winner of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. The Qualcomm Africa Innovation Platform, now in its second year, aims to work with and support the development of Africa's emerging technology ecosystem by providing mentorship, education, and training programs with a focus on 5G, Edge-AIML, Compute, and IoT. This year, Qualcomm received an overwhelming response, with approximately 250 applications from 30 countries

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Startup cohort announced for 2024 Qualcomm Make In Africa startup incubation program featuring technologies
Announcement of the awardee of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund, supporting startups in scaling their societal and market impact. 
Development of L2Pro Africa website content nears completion, providing free online training on intellectual property protection.

 As the first initiative of its kind in Africa, Qualcomm Make In Africa is an equity-free mentorship program that identifies promising early-stage startups keen on applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies such as 5G, Edge-AI/ML, Compute, and IoT to innovative end-to-end systems solutions, including hardware. These startups have demonstrated exceptional potential in applying advanced connectivity and processing technologies to innovative end-to-end systems solutions. The selected startups will receive free mentorship, business coaching, access to engineering consultation for product development, and guidance on protecting intellectual property. The 2024 cohort includes the following startups (listed in alphabetical order): 

Aurora Health from Kenya provides AI-based cardiovascular health care tools
CropScan from Kenya uses solar-powered smart farming IoT devices
Cure Bionics from Tunisia makes smart 3D printed prosthetic arms 
DevisionX from Egypt provides AI-based low-code computer vision tools 
Kalio from Cameroon is building AI tools for Agricultural IoT 
Kitovu from Nigeria provides tools and software for smart agricultural warehouse management 
NextAI Studios from Kenya builds AI-based emotion detection into toys for children's mental healthcare 
RIM Nextgen from Kenya, uses smart tools for monitoring propane consumption 
Sparcx from South Africa uses AI for enhancing radar signal processing Vizmerald from Tunisia, is working on AI-based textile industry inspection

 Qualcomm is also proud to announce the awardee of the 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund. This fund, provided by Qualcomm through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ Initiative, aims to support startups in scaling their societal and market impact. Ecorich Solutions Limited, a female-founded organization based in Nairobi, Kenya, will be awarded funding to help scale the impact of their smart organic food composter. Wireless Reach funding will support Ecorich to address the dual challenge of organic waste management and the need for sustainable agricultural practices, with the goal of reducing environmental pollution, improving crop yields for farmers, and mitigating waste-related health risks for communities. The other nine startups from the 2023 cohort will also receive valuable stipends to continue fueling their growth. These startups have showcased innovative uses of wireless technology to address pressing needs in their communities. 

  In addition, Qualcomm is excited to highlight the progress of the L2Pro Africa IP e-learning Platform, a free online training program designed to empower startups, SMEs, and researchers in Africa to protect, secure, and maximize their innovations. This program has been created in collaboration with Adams and Adams, Africa's leading intellectual property (IP) law firm. The education content has been updated with individual filing procedures for patents, industrial designs, and trademarks in the countries of Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ghana, Rwanda and within the two African patent organizations, ARIPO and OAPI. These step-by-step descriptions of per-country filing requirements empower inventors to interact effectively with IP professionals such as an IP attorney and their respective IP offices. 

 "I am thrilled with the overwhelming response to the Africa Innovation Platform this year," said Alex Rogers, President, QTL & Global Affairs, Qualcomm Incorporated. "The quality and diversity of the applications received reflect the immense talent and potential within Africa's technology ecosystem. We are excited to work with the shortlisted startups and provide them with the necessary resources and support to drive innovation and create a positive impact in their communities." 

   "We applaud Qualcomm for launching the second year of its Innovate in Africa Platform, which not only equips the upcoming generation of African entrepreneurs with expertise in pivotal areas like AI/ML, healthcare, agri-tech, smart cities, and communications but also empowers them to safeguard their intellectual property through the complimentary L2ProAfrica program.", said John Omo, secretary general, African Telecommunications Union (ATU). 

Mr. Omo also emphasized that the ATU remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent. "Our youth innovation program, among other initiatives, plays a crucial role in cultivating the talents and aspirations of Africa's young visionaries," he affirmed. "We are ready to collaborate with additional partners to realize this objective." 

For more information about Qualcomm Make in Africa, please visit https://www.qualcomm.com/company/locations/africa/qualcomm-make-in-africa.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm relentlessly innovates to deliver intelligent computing everywhere, helping the world tackle some of its most important challenges. Our proven solutions drive transformation across major industries, and our Snapdragon® branded platforms power extraordinary consumer experiences. Building on our nearly 40-year leadership in setting industry standards and creating era-defining technology breakthroughs, we deliver leading edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and unrivaled connectivity. Together with our ecosystem partners, we enable next-generation digital transformation to enrich lives, improve businesses, and advance societies. At Qualcomm, we are engineering human progress.

Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm patented technologies are licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated.

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Craig W. Smith ROBBINS LLP 5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92122 Telephone: (619) 525-3990 csmith@robbinsllp.com	James N. Kramer Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 405 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105 Telephone: (415) 773-5900 jkramer@orrick.com

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Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per-share amounts)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 30, 2024		April 1, 2023		March 30, 2024		April 1, 2023
Net sales:
Products	$	66,886	$	73,929	$	163,344	$	170,317
Services		23,867		20,907		46,984		41,673
Total net sales ⁽¹⁾		90,753		94,836		210,328		211,990
Cost of sales:
Products		42,424		46,795		100,864		107,560
Services		6,058		6,065		12,338		12,122
Total cost of sales		48,482		52,860		113,202		119,682
Gross margin		42,271		41,976		97,126		92,308

Operating expenses:
Research and development		7,903		7,457		15,599		15,166
Selling, general and administrative		6,468		6,201		13,254		12,808
Total operating expenses		14,371		13,658		28,853		27,974

Operating income		27,900		28,318		68,273		64,334
Other income/(expense), net		158		64		108		(329	)
Income before provision for income taxes		28,058		28,382		68,381		64,005
Provision for income taxes		4,422		4,222		10,829		9,847
Net income	$	23,636	$	24,160	$	57,552	$	54,158

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.53	$	1.53	$	3.72	$	3.42
Diluted	$	1.53	$	1.52	$	3.71	$	3.41
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		15,405,856		15,787,154		15,457,810		15,839,939
Diluted		15,464,709		15,847,050		15,520,675		15,901,384

⁽¹⁾ Net sales by reportable segment:
Americas	$	37,273	$	37,784	$	87,703	$	87,062
Europe		24,123		23,945		54,520		51,626
Greater China		16,372		17,812		37,191		41,717
Japan		6,262		7,176		14,029		13,931
Rest of Asia Pacific		6,723		8,119		16,885		17,654
Total net sales	$	90,753	$	94,836	$	210,328	$	211,990

⁽¹⁾ Net sales by category:
iPhone	$	45,963	$	51,334	$	115,665	$	117,109
Mac		7,451		7,168		15,231		14,903
iPad		5,559		6,670		12,582		16,066
Wearables, Home and Accessories		7,913		8,757		19,866		22,239
Services		23,867		20,907		46,984		41,673
Total net sales	$	90,753	$	94,836	$	210,328	$	211,990

Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and par value)

	March 30, 2024			September 30, 2023
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	32,695		$	29,965
Marketable securities		34,455			31,590
Accounts receivable, net		21,837			29,508
Vendor non-trade receivables		19,313			31,477
Inventories		6,232			6,331
Other current assets		13,884			14,695
Total current assets		128,416			143,566

Non-current assets:
Marketable securities		95,187			100,544
Property, plant and equipment, net		43,546			43,715
Other non-current assets		70,262			64,758
Total non-current assets		208,995			209,017
Total assets	$	337,411		$	352,583

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	45,753		$	62,611
Other current liabilities		57,298			58,829
Deferred revenue		8,012			8,061
Commercial paper		1,997			5,985
Term debt		10,762			9,822
Total current liabilities		123,822			145,308

Non-current liabilities:
Term debt		91,831			95,281
Other non-current liabilities		47,564			49,848
Total non-current liabilities		139,395			145,129
Total liabilities		263,217			290,437

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, $0.00001 par value: 50,400,000 shares authorized; 15,337,686 and 15,550,061 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		78,815			73,812
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)		4,339			(214	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(8,960	)		(11,452	)
Total shareholders' equity		74,194			62,146
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	337,411		$	352,583

Apple Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (In millions)

	Six Months Ended
	March 30, 2024			April 1, 2023
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning balances	$	30,737		$	24,977

Operating activities:
Net income		57,552			54,158
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash generated by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,684			5,814
Share-based compensation expense		5,961			5,591
Other		(1,971	)		(1,732	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		7,727			9,596
Vendor non-trade receivables		12,164			14,785
Inventories		53			(2,548	)
Other current and non-current assets		(4,438	)		(4,092	)
Accounts payable		(16,710	)		(20,764	)
Other current and non-current liabilities		(3,437	)		1,757
Cash generated by operating activities		62,585			62,565

Investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities		(25,042	)		(11,197	)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities		27,462			17,124
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities		4,314			1,897
Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment		(4,388	)		(6,703	)
Other		(729	)		(247	)
Cash generated by investing activities		1,617			874

Financing activities:
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards		(2,875	)		(2,734	)
Payments for dividends and dividend equivalents		(7,535	)		(7,418	)
Repurchases of common stock		(43,344	)		(39,069	)
Repayments of term debt		(3,150	)		(3,651	)
Repayments of commercial paper, net		(3,982	)		(7,960	)
Other		(132	)		(455	)
Cash used in financing activities		(61,018	)		(61,287	)

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		3,184			2,152
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending balances	$	33,921		$	27,129

Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Cash paid for income taxes, net	$	14,531		$	4,894


Dated: May 3, 2024	By Order of the Court United States District Court Northern District of California, Oakland Division

Qualcomm Announces Shortlisted Startups for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2024 and Awards 2023 Wireless Reach Social Impact Fund

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