Category: Grants
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Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL) Fellowship 2024 | $1000 stipend
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is accepting applications for its virtual 4th Edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Learning Lab (DRILL). Successful applicants will participate in a four-month fellowship program beginning on August 10, 2024 and ending on December 10, 2024. Paradigm Initiative (PIN) connects underserved young Africans to digital opportunities while protecting their rights. We…
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Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Nigeria | up to 300,000 in prizes
Applications are open for the Wiki Loves Earth 2024 in Nigeria. Wiki Loves Earth is an international photography competition to promote natural heritage sites around the World through Wikimedia projects (mainly Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons). This is the fifth time Nigeria will be participating in the contest and it would be held during 1 June —…
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Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants on Education Program 2024 | up to $50,000
The Small Research Grants Program funds education research projects that will contribute to the overall improvement of education, with budgets of up to $50,000 for projects lasting one to five years. This program is “field-initiated” in the sense that proposal submissions do not respond to a specific request for a specific research topic, discipline, design,…
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Miles Morland Foundation 2024 Morland Writing Scholarships for African writers | £18,000 in Scholarships
The Miles Morland Foundation is accepting applications for its Morland Writing Scholarships. Miles Morland established the Miles Morland Foundation in 2013, following a career of investing in Africa through two companies he founded, Blakeney Management and DPI. It can be challenging for new writers to balance writing and earning a living. The MMF offers a…
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Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation Grant 2024
All over the world today, the major sector driving employment, income growth and capacity development is entrepreneurship. Not just entrepreneurship for its sake, but successful businesses and the impact of these businesses on national development and gross domestic product. Nigeria is indeed blessed with great entrepreneurs but unfortunately, most Nigerian businesses do not transcend generations,…
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Apply for the UNICEF Virtual Youth Advocacy Training Program | $125 Stipend
UNICEF is thrilled that you are considering joining this program to elevate your advocacy work. Below, you will find detailed information about the Youth Advocacy Training program. Youth Advocacy Training The Youth Advocacy Training supports US-based young people, ages 14-24, in building core advocacy skills for youth-led civic engagement. Using UNICEF’s Youth Advocacy Guide and…
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Future of Capitalism Tech Startup Competition 2024-2025 | up to $1,000,000
Does your technology improve business operations, such as productivity, safety, logistics, sustainability, customer experience, or something else? Could your Fintech startup increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve security or spending habits? If you’re a founder looking for funding to expand your startup and want to make a difference, this contest is for you. Apply to…
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Access Bank 2024 Womenpreneur Program for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs
Launched in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. The program in its maiden edition provided a free mini-MBA certification for 50 women entrepreneurs in Nigeria as well as financial grants worth N9Million to the top 3 applicants. This it…
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Ban-Ki-Moon Elevating The Voices Of Women In Agriculture Changemakers 2024 | 5,000 USD in seed-fundin
Applications are now open for the 2024 Ban-Ki-Moon Elevating The Voices Of Women In Agriculture Changemakers. EVWA Changemakers is an annual campaign, which recognizes and gives a platform to exceptional Africans below the age of 30, who lead projects that contribute to the empowerment of women farmers. Through a call for nomination, inspiring young leaders in…
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EDP for Africa Business Grant 2024 for Young African Entrepreneurs | Up to $300 Grant and Free 3-week Business Training with Certification
Are you a budding entrepreneur, an artist with a vision and a project in mind between 18 and 35 years? Take advantage now! Win a part of $300 and Free 3-week Business Training with Certification on the EDP for Africa programme. Apply for the EDP for Africa Business Grant 2024. EDP For Africa (Entrepreneurship Development Program…
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CV Labs Accelerator Web3 accelerator program For Entrepreneurs and Startups | Up to $150’000 USD and access to a wide range of perks worth over $200,000
You will learn from the sharpest minds and be surrounded by other great blockchain founders as you develop your revolutionary ideas for 10 weeks in a hybrid format. The core part of the accelerator takes place online, accompanied by an in-person physical bootcamp in Zug, Switzerland. During our Web3 accelerator program, participating startups will…
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Sasol Foundation Bursary Program 2025 (Fully Funded)
Sasol Mainstream Bursaries is a performance-based program with a work-back / pay-back obligation. This is a comprehensive bursary offered to talented individuals who are planning to study full-time towards an undergraduate in selected Engineering, Science and Technology qualification. The Sasol Mining Fence-line Bursary Program seeks to attract exceptional young talent to join the organization. These bursaries support…
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Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024 for African Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs | $USD 50,000 in cash prizes
Applications are now open for the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is open to all startups with innovative solutions that address the needs of the African people and their diaspora. It has been created with two objectives in mind: Identify and support Fintechs that are ready to scale up with resources, funding,…
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Call for Applications: DevEast Business Pitch Competition | Up to 1,000,000 funding
DevEast is a business development advocacy platform for the sustainable development of Eastern Nigeria. DevEast students pitch application to support student owned businesses. If you’re a student with a business idea or running a business and ready to take it to the next level, this is your chance. The DevEast Business pitch is targeted at…
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StarNews Business competition for Nigerian Entrepreneur | Up to 10 Million Naira
StarNews Mobile, in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF), is excited to announce a business competition for Nigerian entrepreneurs! If you are an SME or startup in Nigeria, this is your chance to win funding, mentorship, and business support to boost your entrepreneurial journey.…
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UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024 (up to $25,000)
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNDP Timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme. The timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme is a Pan-African initiative of the timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos, Nigeria supporting startups that: Are deploying technology solutions in the financial services sector: These are startups that have a technology-enabled solution at its core, utilising digital tools…
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UNDP timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme 2024 (up to $25,000)
Applications are now open for the 2024 UNDP Timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme. The timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme is a Pan-African initiative of the timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos, Nigeria supporting startups that: Are deploying technology solutions in the financial services sector: These are startups that have a technology-enabled solution at its core, utilising digital tools…
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FG Student Portal Opened: Step by step Application Guide
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, on Thursday, announced May 24, 2024, as the official date for “the opening of the portal for student loan applications.” The announcement was made in a statement by the media lead for the NELFund, Nasir Ayantogo. Ayantogo, in a statement, said the opening of the application…
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Youth Entrepreneurship Grant – Scheme II (Nigeria) |Grant Funding of N1 Million to 50 innovative Youths
If you are between the ages of 21-40, have a business registered in Imo State, and are an indigene of Owerri LGA, this is your chance to take your business or idea to the next level! The Eze Mitchell Egbukole Foundation is accepting applications for our Youth Entrepreneurship Grant – Scheme II. Funding Information 50…
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UNU INRA INFoCAT Innovation Agriculture Challenge 2024 for African Clean Energy Powered Agritech Innovations |Up to $37,000 Grant
The United Nations University’s Institute for Natural Resources in Africa has issued a call for proposals for the Innovate for Clean Agricultural Technologies (INFoCAT) project. The INFoCAT innovation challenge is an IDRC-sponsored initiative under the Clean Energy for Development: A Call for Action program, with Enda Energie and UNU INRA as partners. The INFoCAT innovation…
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D-Prize Global Competition 2024 for Entrepreneurs (Up to $20K Grants)
They seed new organizations distributing proven poverty solutions, all aiming to scale. D-Prize is looking for entrepreneurs who can design a new nonprofit or social venture that distributes an existing poverty solution to thousands, maybe even millions of people. They have identified over a dozen products and services known to alleviate poverty. They now challenge…
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Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0 ( Up to N90 million)
Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and together, let’s catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology Powered by ALAT / WEMA BANK What is HACKAHOLICS Hackaholics is a youth-focused startup competition aimed to provide a platform that enables innovators and startup founders…
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Call for Applications: Digital Energy Challenge for start-ups ( Up to €150K )
Each year, the Digital Energy Challenge for start-ups rewards 5 to 8 Startups developing innovative digital projects aimed at improving energy access and grid services in Africa. The Challenge rewards digital innovation in energy systems. It is open to start-ups and public utility companies in Africa – i.e. both North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. 2024…
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Call for Applications: CP Innovate Pitch and Grant 2024 ( Up to $3,000 Grant)
Innovate works to empower entrepreneurs and career professionals, equipping them with the skills and network they need to thrive. An immersive conference carefully curated to empower career professionals and entrepreneurs with the skills and mindset needed for transformational leadership. Our Mission & Vision Their mission is to facilitate the growth and success of our members…
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FG Reopens the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme (PCGS) for 2024 Applications
Applications are now open for the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme 2024. Here’s what you need to know about the grant. About The Scheme The grant sum is N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) per beneficiary, and it is designed to reach one million nano businesses in the 774 local government areas. The Federal Government will collaborate with…
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Call for Applications: Innovate Pitch and Grant 2024 ($3000 Grant)
The Innovate Pitch and Grant event is AN INITIATIVE OF Crosspoint Innovate, aimed at empowering young impactful businesses and entrepreneurs by means of business mentorship support and seed acceleration. This program is designed to enable young budding entrepreneurs and innovators to gain critical experience as they present ground-breaking ideas, receive expert feedback, and engage with…
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Call for Entries: Creative Business Cup Nigeria 2023 (1 Million Naira Grant)
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Creative Business Cup Nigeria 2023 Creative Business Cup is much more than just a competition – it is a global year-round initiative that empowers entrepreneurs in the creative industries, helping them grow their business ideas, connecting them to investors and the global markets, and strengthening their innovative capabilities to the benefit of…
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Call For Applications: SaaS Accelerator Program for Africa 2023 (Up to €100K Funding)
About the program Startup Wise Guys SaaS acceleration Africa program will provide an optimized approach that delivers tailored guidance and support from world-class mentors and experts. This accelerator program will help you navigate the bumps in the company-building road, revolutionize your go-to-market strategy and encourage you to bring your A game. SaaS knows you’re passionate…
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Development Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Training Program 2023 (Receive N500,000 Grant)
About the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme The annual DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme (DBNETP) is the flagship programme of the Development Bank of Nigeria and is currently in its 5th Cycle. Capacity building is a core mandate of the Development Bank of Nigeria, and so far, the Bank has trained over 2000 MSMEs across Nigeria digitally…
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Golden Morn Agripreneur Training & Grant (Series 1 2023)
The aim of the Golden Morn Agripreneur Webinar Series is to support stakeholders’ action to provide support for young entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector and to ensure sustainable food systems. The project is also aimed at making farming more attractive and appealing to youth, thereby increasing their participation level in the sector Participants will learn…