Applications are open for Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) New Venture Competition 2026. Hosted annually as part of the Wharton Africa Business Forum, the New Venture Competition provides founders with an opportunity to compete fornon-dilutive funding, gain exposure to leading investors and entrepreneurs, and pitch live at one of the world’s longest-running Africa-focused business conferences. (more…)
Applications are open for ACE Startup Academy 2026. The ACE Startup Academy 2026 offers a structured end-to-end startup journey designed to help entrepreneurs build, validate, grow, and prepare their businesses for investment. SMEDAN, in partnership with KOICA, invites early-stage and ready-to-scale startups to a complete journey — from building your business model to pitching for real investment. (more…)
Applications are open for IDMP/APFM Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026-2027. Youth are among the groups most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – particularly to floods and droughts, which are becoming more frequent and intense in many regions. At the same time, they hold immense potential to contribute solutions and enhance resilience through their knowledge, skills, and access to technologies. Despite this, their participation and voices remain underrepresented in climate action and decision-making processes. (more…)
Applications are open for MTN-WWF Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2026. The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is an innovation challenge designed to provide young people and youth-led SMEs the opportunity to develop innovative, long-term solutions and ideas to pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainability in Nigeria. (more…)
Applications are open for Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Spaces for Youth Grant 2026. AEYA Spaces for Youth Grant is an initiative supporting youth-led organisations across Africa to create or strengthen safe, inclusive spaces where young people can learn, innovate, develop leadership skills, and drive community change. (more…)
Applications are open for ASCO International Innovation Grant 2026. Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, is accepting applications for the International Innovation Grant (IIG) to support innovative cancer research projects that can significantly improve cancer control in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). (more…)
Applications are open for IRENA GROWTH@IRENA training Programme 2026. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites the next generation of energy professionals to apply for the in-person GROWTH@IRENA training programme, taking place from 10 to 13 August in Abu Dhabi. Participants will learn more about renewable energy technologies, energy policy, data analysis and the role of international cooperation in advancing the energytransition, while connecting with peers who share your passion for sustainable development. (more…)
Applications are open for Africa-Europe Innovation Platform (AEIP) Scholars Programme 2026/2027. The AEIP Scholars Programme is a collaborative research impact initiative that brings African and European scholars together to advance joint research and strengthen Africa-Europe cooperation. The programme supports peer learning, research and innovation, and science communication, while encouraging scholars to address shared global challenges through knowledge exchange and practical solutions. (more…)
