Applications are open for F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact 2026. The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global prize of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funds that amplifies and accelerates the work of an enterprise working to scale its impact on social or environmental problems around the world. (more…)
Applications are open for Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Program 2025. Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda developing a digital solution that drives sustainability and climate resilience? This is your chance to accelerate your growth and make global impact. (more…)
Applications are open for YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025. The YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025 supports women-led startups and SMEs using technology to drive innovation, inclusion, and community impact. It offers funding, mentorship, incubation, and visibility for young female entrepreneurs shaping Africa’s digital economy. (more…)
Applications are open for Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2026. The Melton Foundation invites emerging leaders and social innovators from around the world to apply for its Global Solvers Accelerator 2026—an eight-month immersive program designed to strengthen social impact projects, develop leadership capacity, and connect you to a global network of change-makers. (more…)
Applications are open FemFocus Grant Program 2026–2030. The FemFocus 2026–2030 program, administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, offers significant funding to civil society organisations (CSOs) that support women’s entrepreneurship in Africa. The scheme aims to enhance both the individual capacities of women entrepreneurs and the structural environments in which they operate. (more…)
Applications are open for ESSA and REAL Centre Grants for Foundational Learning Researchers. Are you a researcher based in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia? Applications are now open for grants of up to $15,000 to support research that strengthens Foundational Learning (FL) and helps shape education policy and practice. (more…)
Yale Africa Startup Review Nominations 2026 is now open. YASR is an annual Yale Africa student-led & alumni-supported initiative featuring startups shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. Our mission is to create a channel that shares stories of ingenuity and innovation of the African Startup ecosystem to attract interested global stakeholders. (more…)
Applications are open for UNDP Nigeria Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025. UNDP Nigeria and FSD Africa are collaborating to launch the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge aimed at accelerating the development of insurance solutions that address the unique needs of financially underserved populations in Nigeria. UNDP Nigeria brings deep-rooted expertise in sustainable development, policy advocacy, and inclusive growth, with a strong mandate to strengthen resilience among vulnerable communities. (more…)
Applications are open for Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship provides a unique opportunity for African students and recent graduates, from any academic discipline, to develop their entrepreneurial skills, build ventures with social and financial impact, and join a global network of innovators. The eight-month virtual program is delivered by Queen’s University’s Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre and includes bootcamps, mentorship, pitch coaching, and potential seed funding. (more…)
