Category: Grants
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Apply for the Pict2Win Competition 2023 ($10,000 Equity-free Funding)
Pitch2Win is back for the 3rd time, and this year it’s bigger than ever! Selected startup innovators/founders will have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of local, home-based, and international investors.If you’re a startup founder looking for funding and mentorship, this pitch competition is for you. Pitch your startup to a…
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NASME 1 Milliona Naira Youth Empowerment Business Scheme Competition and Grant 2023
The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) has opened apllications for the 2023 Youth Empowerment Business Scheme Competition and grant. Applications opened June 1,2023 and will close on June 21, 2023. The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) is a national non-profit organization that represents and advocates for the interests of…
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Apply Now: Pitch AgriHack 2023 for Young Entrepreneurs |$45,000 Total prize money
Pitch AgriHack 2023 applications are now open. The Pitch AgriHack provides a platform for imaginative minds to exhibit their technical ideas to revolutionize the agricultural landscape of the continent. Pitch AgriHack 2023 will award the most innovative initiatives that address important concerns and promote sustainable agricultural development with a total prize money of $45,000. They…
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2023 UNICEF Innovation Funding Opportunity for Frontier tech solutions ($100K equity-free investments)
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM (CET), 28 July 2023 The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to make up to US$100K in equity-free investments to provide early-stage (seed) funding to for-profit start-ups developing frontier technology solutions that can positively impact the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. Requirements Projects are assessed by UNICEF Innovation Fund team…
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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme for young Entrepreneurs 2023 (40,000 Euros in Funding)
Application Deadline: June 7th, 2023 Application for the 9th cohort of the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme is now open! Orange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of The Netherlands that provides young entrepreneurs across Africa and the Middle East with the necessary training, mentorship, network, funding and facilities to start and grow their businesses. Specific focus is…
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His Highness Muhammad Sanusi II (HH MSII) SDG Challenge 2023 for African Teachers ($2,000 grant)
Application Deadline: May 20, 2023 Muhammad Sanusi II Sustainable Development Goals (MSII SDG) Initiative is calling on every teacher across sub-Saharan Africa with innovative educational projects to apply for this year’s MSII SDG Challenge. Application for Cohort 3 of the MSII SDG Challenge is now open to teachers who believe that education is the key to innovation…
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IFAD Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) 2023 for Young Nigerians.
Applications are now open for the IFAD Agripreneurship Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) 2023 for Young Nigerians. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: May 2nd, 2023 The IFAD Agrihub Nigeria project focuses on developing the skills of unemployed Nigerian youth and aspiring agripreneurs to become self-employed or secure employment in agriculture. Through its various initiatives, the project aims to…
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Apply for the Youth Ecopreneur Awards 2023 ($5,000 cash prize)
Applications are now open for the Youth Ecopreneur Awards 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: April 28, 2023 Are you a youth entrepreneur who is committed to making a positive impact on our planet through sustainable business practices? If so, don’t miss the chance to apply for the Youth Ecopreneur Awards 2023, taking place at the…
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The Women In Africa JAMII Femmes Program 2023 for African women Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: 30 June 2023 at midnight GMT+0 The JAMII Femmes initiative aims to increase the impact of African women entrepreneurs on the African economy and to support the creation of innovative solutions for sustainable development that will contribute to positive change in Africa by improving the quality of life for tens of thousands of people. JAMII Femmes is a great opportunity to develop skills,…
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SME Growth Lab Accelerator Program 2023 for Female Entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the SME Growth Lab Accelerator Program 2023 for Female Entrepreneurs Application Deadline: April 23rd, 2023 To commemorate the 2023 International Women’s Day, SME Growth Lab Africa and Shecluded partnered to enable female entrepreneurs across Africa and Shecluded community members to participate in SME Growth Lab’s first women-only cohort of its Digital Accelerator Program. …
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African Business Hero Grant for Young African Entrepreneurs
OVERVIEW ABH aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English…
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AREF Women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme 2023 for emerging biomedical/health researchers
Application Deadline: 12 May 2023. The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Africa who are engaged in tackling the continent’s significant health challenges. We recognise the need to support a diverse community of scientists across Africa, therefore, this call is specifically open to female biomedical/health researchers. AREF is calling…
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Call for Applications: ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA)For African Women 2023 ($50,000-$250,000)
Application has opened for the fourth edition of ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA). The 17-week accelerator program is powered by ShEquity Partners, an investment firm focused on African women. ShEquity offers smart investments for innovative and impactful woman-led businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program runs in partnership with MBC Africa to address the current gender funding…
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The James Dyson Award 2023 for Designers worldwide.
Applications are now open for the The James Dyson Award 2023 for Designers worldwide. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: July 19, 2023 The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It’s open to current and recent design engineering students, and is run by…
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Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023
Applications are now open for the Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: April 30, 2023 Applications are open for the Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023. The Africa Online Safety Fund will be awarding grants to organisations that address one or more of the safety issues the internet facilitates.…
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Call for Applications: Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023
Deadline: March 20, 2023 Applications for the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023 are now open. The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program (SEO WEP) is an impact investment program that aims to support 30 women-owned initiatives and MSMEs with business tools, grants, access to markets and business literacy for sustainability to accelerate and broaden economic…
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Call for Applications: Africa Online Safety Fund (Up to $50,000 grant per project)
Impact Amplifier is seeking applications for its Africa Online Safety Fund. Africa’s internet access has increased dramatically over the last 10 years with over 520 million people, or 40% of the population, now with access to the web. This has opened up many new opportunities for socio-economic development, including the potential for the internet economy to contribute nearly $180 billion to…
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Alibaba Announces JUMPSTARTER Fund for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide 2023 (US$4 million in investment)
Applications are now open for the Alibaba JUMPSTARTER Fund for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: May 14, 2023 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong Kong. It is also a first-of-its-kind startup…
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Call for Applications: Africa Food Prize 2023 ($100,000 Prize)
Deadline: June 17, 2023 Nominations are open for the Africa Food Prize 2023. The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The prize celebrates Africans who are…
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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Program 2023 for Early-stage African Startups ($150,000 Per Startup)
Google has launched its Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Program 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. The Google for Startups Founders Funds provide cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black and Latino entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. Established in 2020, the Google…
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Call for Applications: International Women Day Conference 2023 Pitch Competition (N1,000,000 Prize)
This conference is a platform and beacon for all female entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, network and receive relevant tips on how to succeed as a female in every industry. This one-day intensive conference provides female entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet with other successful female entrepreneurs who are strategic and brilliant innovative thinkers; the event will…
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The SheTrades Accelerator Programme 2023 for women entrepreneurs
The SheTrades Accelerator Programme for women entrepreneurs and business support organizations in the Apparel, Accessories and Home Décor sectors is targeting women-owned businesses (WOBs) and BSO’s in the Apparel, Accessories, and Home Decor sector from Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. It aims to support income generation and job creation for WOBs and their community by: Strengthening…
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Code for Africa Fellowships 2023 for Creatives ($1,550/month stipend)
Applications are now open for the Code for Africa (CfA) CivicTech Fellowships 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 19 February 2023. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering a second set of 4-6 month CivicTech Fellowships for mid-career digital strategists, digital creators, technologists, data scientists and UX strategists/designers to support open government advocates and partners in 55 African Union…
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Call for Applications: Lagos Cares Grant for MSMEs (from N100k up to N2.5M)
The Lagos CARES application portal is now open! The Lagos COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program is a state-level intervention that seeks to mitigate the local effects of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic at the state-level, by protecting the livelihoods of existing and newly poor and vulnerable households and supporting the recovery of local…
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The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates.
Applications are now open for the The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates. Here’s how to apply: The Open Capital Analyst Program launches high-growth career paths through a unique combination of intensive professional training and diverse business experience. The Analyst Role In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in…
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SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Program 2023 (SGD $20,000 in Grants!)
Applications are now open for the SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Program 2023. Application Deadline: March 12, 2023 The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) believes in equipping, enabling and inspiring young changemakers like you to scale your social enterprises. The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global is a six-month programme that inspires, equips, and enables youth of different…
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Call for Applications: TERAWORK N5 million Business Grant 2023 for Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Startups
TERAWORK is offering entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs business grants worth N5 million! The grant is a way of extending a helping hand to small businesses by leveraging its platform to access vetted and expert level talent. The #GrowWithTerawork business grant aims to support small businesses by providing access to top-tier talent through its platform. Take…
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Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program for Women-led tech Startups 2023
Application Deadline: February 20th, 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups up to Series A stage, based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The program includes content and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of women founders…
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CSI Energy Group OPEN Equity funding program for African women-led businesses.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2023 CSI Energy Group invests in women-led businesses within the energy sector in Africa, growing their business by providing access to funds and expertise to maximize their impact and profitability. The business can also fit into the energy ecosystem or the value chain of CSI Energy Group. It could be supporting the contracting side…
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Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative Grant Program 2023 – Round 22
Application Deadline: 13 February 2023 The Road Safety Grants Programme has supported organizations advocating for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies to protect road users since 2012 and improve vehicle safety standards since 2017. The grants programme is supported by the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety. Bloomberg Philanthropies funds the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road…