Applications are open for RICH Hub African Climate AI Innovators 2026. Research & Innovation for Climate (RICH) Hub invites African climate AI innovators, researchers, startups, organizations, and solution developers to express their interest in joining its growing pipeline of innovations advancing climate resilience across Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for VACE Project Agribusiness Product Innovation Support 2026. The Value Chain for Agribusiness, Climate and Employment (VACE) Project is accepting applications from interested and qualified Agri-SMEs with experience in the fields of dairy and cocoa processing, food and beverages, bakery and pastry, agri-food, cosmetics, health and wellness, nutraceuticals, and other value-added industries to be supported in developing New Products and launching these products into the market through a market exhibition that the project will organise. (more…)
Applications are open for WIMBIZ Impact Investment Competition 2026. Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is inviting female entrepreneurs to apply for its 2026 Impact Investment Opportunity, which offers grants of up to ₦6 million to support businesses across selected sectors. (more…)
Applications are open for World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers Program 2027. Each year the World Economic Forum awards 100 leading early stage start-ups from around the globe for their cutting edge technologies with the potential to improve the world. The World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers community is composed of early-stage start-ups from around the world who are developing and deploying new technologies and innovations. (more…)
Applications are open for Grooming Centre University Research Grant Scheme 2026. The Grooming Centre University Research Grant 2026 is design for Nigerian tertiary institution students carrying out research in areas connected to financial inclusion, microfinance, rural development, social enterprise, MSMEs, technological development, digital finance, youth development, women’s development and other research aimed at lifting people out of poverty. (more…)
Applications are open for Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF) Your Future in Green Jobs – Mentorship Program 2026. The Ban Ki-moon Foundation (BKMF), supported by Dubai Cares, and in collaboration with Plan International and Unbounded Associates, is delighted to announce the launch of the third iteration of its action-based program: Your Future in Green Jobs Mentorship Program. (more…)
Applications are open for UBS Female Founder Award 2026. The UBS Female Founder Award is our global recognition program, shining a spotlight on outstanding women entrepreneurs in the technology sector. It is a key part of their commitment to champion women’s wealth – and to help close the funding gap by elevating women-led tech businesses on the global stage. (more…)
Applications are open for UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Exploration Technology Pre-Incubation Programme 2026. The timbuktoo MineTech Hub, together with the United Nations Development Programme and ecosystem partners across Botswana, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe, invites students, graduates, researchers, engineers, innovators, technical professionals and early-stage entrepreneurs to turn real world mining and mineral exploration challenges into practical technology solutions. (more…)
Applications are open for UNICEF Femtech Ventures Funding Opportunity for Femtech Solutions 2026. UNICEF Femtech Ventures is seeking applications to join its second annual cohort of companies using frontier technologies to build open-source solutions for the health, wellbeing, and sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women. (more…)
Applications are open for 100x Impact Accelerator Programme 2027. The 100x Impact Accelerator offers £150,000 in catalytic funding and strategic support to social ventures with the potential to scale globally. This opportunity is designed for organizations with proven solutions that can significantly impact social issues. (more…)
