The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has opened applications for the GrowHer Accelerator Program Cohort 3 for women entrepreneurs in Lagos. (more…)
Applications are open for Presidential African Youth in AI and Robotics Competition 2026. The Presidential African Youth in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Competition is a flagship continental initiative advancing Africa’s leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies. Co-convened by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and Ele-vate AI Africa, the initiative unites policy, industry, and innovation to empower Africa’s youth and accelerate inclusive, technology-driven development. (more…)
Applications are open for FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge 2026. Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa and GreenCape, in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), invite innovators and entrepreneurs with economically viable green economy solutions to enter the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge. This exciting Afri edition expands the original GreenPitch Challenge, running annually since 2017 in South Africa, into Southern and East Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for BATN Foundation Farmers for the Future Grant 2026. The Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant is an Agricultural Entrepreneurship grant designed to support young people with viable Agri-Business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses. (more…)
Applications are open for Inclusive AI Innovations in Africa Program 2026. The Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Disability Inclusion (HAIDI) Innovation Track is inviting African innovators, researchers, developers, startups, and organizations to apply for an 18-month catalytic support programme designed to scale responsible AI solutions that advance disability inclusion across the continent. (more…)
Applications are open for NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0) 2026. Does your startup have the potential to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in Healthcare, Climate & Food security, or Manufacturing? Apply for NPI 4.0 for an opportunity to win a share of the US$275,000 prize pool, comprising the NSIA Prize of $220,000, the Cascador Prize for Impact valued at US$45,000, and the Wema Bank Enterprise Award worth US$10,000, alongside fully sponsored training at a partner institution. (more…)
Applications are open for OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group 2026. The Youth4Rights Advisory Group will be established as part of the Global Alliance for Human Rights – an initiative that will bring together a multitude of actors to capture, reinforce and amplify the energy and commitment to human rights at all levels. (more…)
The ITTO Fellowship Programme 2026 is now open for applications. ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical timber. (more…)
