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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerian Filmmakers ( N1 Million for Each Winner)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
European Union Short Film Competition

Applications are open for European Union Short Film Competition. The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the Zuma International Film Festival and the Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival, has launched a short film competition targeting emerging filmmakers in the country. The competition aims at enriching participants’ knowledge in modern filmography and exposing them to emerging trends in the industry. The EU will also host a filmmaking Impact Lab for budding film makers at both festivals. (more…)

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UPG Biashara Program Class of 2025 For Young Entrepreneurs (USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 in Grant Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
UPG Biashara

UPG Biashara is an initiative that supports entrepreneurs in their journey to turn ideas into businesses. This includes growing and strengthening existing enterprises. Biashara is a Kiswahili word for “business” and it emphasizes the fact that with this initiative UPG is supporting entrepreneurs and all those looking to create impact through business. (more…)

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Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Youth Fellowship 2025

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CIF Youth Fellowship

Applications are open for Climate Investment Funds (CIF) Youth Fellowship 2025. The CIF Youth Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work on climate finance projects in your own country with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and our six partner multilateral development banks (MDBs), including, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Development Bank, and World Bank Group (including IFC). (more…)

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UNICEF’s Venture Fund AI and Blockchain for Data and Trust For Startups (Up to US$100K in equity-free funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
UNICEF Venture Fund

Applications are open for UNICEF’s Venture Fund AI and Blockchain for Data and Trust. The UNICEF Venture Fund is looking to invest in Open Source frontier technology solutions that have the potential to create radical change for children. We are offering up to US$100K in equity-free funding for early-stage, for-profit technology start-ups that can improve the lives of children. If your company is leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or blockchain, we want to hear from you! (more…)

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