The Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is pleased to launch their annual scholarship in collaboration with One Young World to offer young leaders and entrepreneurs from these countries a place at the annual One Young World Summit. (more…)
Applications are open for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025. The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship will run for six months and is designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries. The programme is made up of a combination of immersive in-person experiences and online learning, to provide participants with essential skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a robust global network. (more…)
Applications are open for PIND/NPO Startup Business Funding Program. This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment Pathways (YEP) Program implemented by the PIND Foundation in 2024. The opportunity is also available to those who have completed YEP training. This call for applications is to enable eligible youth to access funds to support their new enterprises. (more…)
INCLUDE are accepting case study proposals for Green Jobs for Youth in a Just Food Systems Transition in Africa. The global food system is at a critical turning point, grappling with the compounded effects of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and political instability. Nowhere is this more pronounced than in Africa, where vulnerable food systems affect millions of livelihoods. Amid these challenges, the concept of a just food systems transition has emerged as a promising framework in development programs and policies. However, questions remain about how justice in food systems should be defined, implemented, and whom it should prioritize—particularly in the context of African youth, who are both disproportionately affected by inequalities and at the forefront of driving transformative change. (more…)
Applications are open for YALI Regional Leadership Center Dakar Online Cohort 20. Â With the support of USAID and the MasterCard Foundation, the African Center for Advanced Studies in Management (CESAG) and its main partners (the Synapse Center and the West African Research Center) have established the Regional Leadership Center (CRL) which offers future leaders from 25 African countries the skills, tools and opportunities to achieve their dreams and thus shape the future of the continent. (more…)
Applications are open for AIIDEV Africa Sustainable Energy Accelerator (SEA) Program. The Sustainable Energy Accelerator (SEA) is an innovation programme of AIIDEV Africa aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions and fostering entrepreneurship in the energy sector. The primary goal of the SEA is to catalyze the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions across Africa, foster economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability and address pressing energy challenges across Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for Accelerate Africa Program 2025 Cohort 3. Accelerate Africa is a pre-seed/seed stage accelerator program that accelerates bold and visionary founders turning our collective challenges into global businesses, providing the client intros, resources, advisors, and networks to get you on a path to $1m in revenue within 18 months of completion. (more…)
Applications are open for OceanHub Africa Acceleration Program. OceanHub Africa, Africa’s leading enabler of ocean-impact entrepreneurship, is excited to announce the launch of the sixth cohort of its twelve-month (12) acceleration program. This initiative aims to support up to twenty-four (24) of Africa’s most promising impact-driven for-profit startups dedicated to preserving and restoring the health of the ocean. With two (2) intakes in the year (March and July), the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. (more…)
The United Nations Development Organization (UNIDO) invites experts to submit grant proposals for the Programme for Innovation in Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building Solutions (PARS), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This initiative aims to drive innovation and resilience in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by empowering micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). (more…)
Applications are open for Youth in Development Fellowship 2025. The Youth in Development Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity for young leaders across the globe to gain the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable development in their communities. Hosted by The IMPACT Toolbox, this fellowship has empowered countless alumni to establish impactful social ventures that are transforming socio-economic landscapes worldwide. (more…)
