Applications are open for African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Award 2024. The Fellowship will support education, training, and communication programs relevant to improving the use and efficiency of plant nutrients in African agro-ecosystems. The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is a not-for-profit research and education organization founded in 2019 and based in Benguérir, Morocco. Their mission is enhanced plant nutrition for a resilient and food-secure Africa. (more…)
The Young Africa Enterprise Programme (YAEP) is a pioneering initiative designed to empower young African entrepreneurs and catalyse economic growth across the continent. Developed by Stars-Like-Us Europe and African Network of Youth Policy Experts (AFRINYPE), YAEP aims to harness the potential of Africa’s young entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities necessary to thrive in the global marketplace. African youth have enormous talents and will be encouraged to look inward and harness their potentials in SMEs as catalyst for personal and regional economic rebirth. (more…)
Applications are now open for the 2024 KIC Young Farmer Business Academy. KIC Young Farmer Business Academy (YFBA) is a 4 –7-month program that identifies young people who are interested in setting up an agribusiness in agricultural production. The program provides them with a system of training, workshops, and hands on experience to set up their own farms. The program uses practical sessions, field demonstrations, coaching and mentorship as a tool to encourage participants to take a fresh look at agri- production and its adjoining sectors to identify areas with potential business opportunities. (more…)
Application for CcHub “Let’s Build, Africa!” Program is now open. In celebration of Africa Day, Co-creation Hub (CcHUB) is proud to announce the launch of “Let’s Build, Africa,” an innovative market entry program designed to empower African startups to expand their horizons and enter new markets within the continent. (more…)
Applications are now open for the 2024 UN Women/Do’s WEEAP Training Program. UNwomen and Dotakeaction.org are proud to announce the launch of a transformative Women’s Economic Empowerment through an Affirmative Procurement Training Program to empower women-led businesses to succeed in the competitive procurement landscape. This training program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in procurement and secure valuable contracts. (more…)
Applications are now open for the 2024 develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition. Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open call for applications. This takes place several times a year for six weeks at the end of a quarter. A new call for applications will be announced on the website prior to the start of the application window and is open to all start-ups that meet the conditions for participation. (more…)
Calling Future Changemakers to apply for the Bridging Gaps Fundraising Fellowship. The Bridging Gaps Fundraising Fellowship is a new innovative program designed to empower young leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective fundraisers for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the UN, and other social impact initiatives. (more…)
Following the successful conclusion of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Rural Prosperity and the impact and insights gained from it, a new fund has emerged. The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity is a seven-year, US$ 126 million Fund that aims to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the agriculture, climate adaptation and digital economy sectors in 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. (more…)
