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Funding Opportunities

IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2025 for Young Entrepreneurs

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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator

Applications are open for IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2025. The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the third year in a row in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. Youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth businesses now can be supported by IRENA to foster their growth and business acceleration. Join this four-month hybrid acceleration programme to work closely with renewable energy and business experts to consolidate your business model, widen your customer base and enhance your investment readiness. (more…)

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Yale Environment 360 Film Contest 2025 ( Up to $3,000)

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Yale Environment 360 Film Contest

The 12th annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries. The contest honors the year’s best environmental short films from around the world. Submissions should focus on an environmental issue and be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. Films that are funded by an organization or company and are primarily about that organization or company are not eligible. (more…)

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OST Program 2025 for Early-Stage African Startups and Talents( Up to $20,000)

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OST Program

Applications are open for OST Program 2025. The OST Program, a Pan-African Pre-Seed Accelerator, is now accepting applications. Co-developed with Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School, the OST Program is tailored to support Africa’s early-stage founders and entrepreneurial talents in moving from idea to market. This edition of the program offers sharper focus and expanded support, helping startups and solo talents across the continent build impactful businesses and careers. (more…)

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Standard Chartered Foundation/EDC Women in Tech Incubator 6 (WITI 6) Nigeria Program

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Women in Tech Incubator

Applications are open for Standard Chartered/EDC Women in Tech Incubator 6 (WITI 6) Nigeria Program. Calling all Women in Tech! Are you ready to push boundaries, scale your business, and access world-class support? The Women in Tech Incubator 6 (WITI 6) Nigeria program is back — and the WITI program is looking for bold, innovative women ready to lead the future of technology in Nigeria! (more…)

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UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab 2025 For African Entrepreneurs

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timbuktoo Creatives Lab

Applications are open for UNDP timbuktoo Creatives Lab 2025. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s timbuktoo Creatives Lab is empowering innovation in the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). If you’re a creative entrepreneur looking to scale your business and take it to the next level, this accelerator program is your opportunity to thrive in 2025. (more…)

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