Applications are open for SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2026. SystemSpecs started operations in 1992 to deliver cutting-edge solutions to businesses and Governments in Nigeria and Africa. As a successful, fully indigenous tech-solutions provider, SystemSpecs is committed to contributing to every effort to close the technology skill gap in Nigeria, to unlock exponential developments in our dear country. (more…)
Applications are open for UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) 2026. UNESCO is launching the seventeenth call for funding requests to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD). This call welcomes projects aimed at fostering the emergence of dynamic cultural and creative sectors in developing countries, in alignment with the objectives of the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. (more…)
Applications are open for Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026. The Cascador ScaleUp Program is designed for growth-stage founders with proven traction who are ready for the next stage of leadership, strategy, and scale. Through a 12-week experience that combines in-person intensives, virtual learning, expert guidance, and tailored support, founders prepare to apply for $2–5 million annually in debt or equity capital through the Cascador Catalytic Fund. (more…)
Applications are open for Startup Innovation Challenge 2026. Startup Innovation Challenge is a high-impact opportunity for startups, SMEs, and innovators across Nigeria to access funding, mentorship, and business support. The program is organized by Startup Abuja, a social enterprise focused on empowering entrepreneurs and building Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. (more…)
Applications are open for AU Innovating Education in Africa Program 2026. The AU Innovating Education in Africa Call invites innovators to propose practical education innovations with the potential for sustainability, scalability and replication on a wide scale. We are looking to mobilize continental education innovators to rethink solutions that will help address education and skills development challenges in Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for Africa Impact Finance Initiative (Africa IFI) Grant 2026. Are you an organisation that is based on the African continent, is community oriented and aims to improve the education of children and young adults up to the age of 25? If your answers are YES, your organisation is eligible to apply for the Africa IFI grant! (more…)
Applications are open for SACREEE Capacity-Building Programme 2026. The program is dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy entrepreneurs from the SADC region. The initiative is led by the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) in collaboration with the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE), with financial support from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of the International Partnership Austria. (more…)
Applications are open for AfCFTA Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026. This call invites export-ready small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in agri-food value chains across Africa to apply. The programme specifically targets agribusinesses seeking new trade and partnership opportunities within Africa and with the Swiss market. (more…)
Applications are open for Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0. The ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to identify, support and accelerate high-potential Nigerian SMEs and startups. Through non-dilutive grant funding, structured training, mentorship, and market access, the program equips early-stage businesses with the tools and support needed to scale sustainably and contribute to Nigeria’s economic development. (more…)
