Applications are open for SHIFT Grant Program. SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused support program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. They back ventures that already serve or are ready to pivot to serve women affected by migration and other vulnerable communities. (more…)
Applications are open for Melton Foundation Global Citizenship Video Essay Competition 2025. Melton Foundation Africa, in partnership with Global Goals Week, invites young people across Africa aged 18 to 30 to share their ideas on how the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) can be harnessed to build a better future for their countries and the continent as a whole. (more…)
Applications are open for GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026. Are you an African start-up transforming agriculture with technology or tech-enabled innovation? Are you ready to scale your impact and attract investment? The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme is a free, year-long, tailor-made support programme for African start-ups creating impact in the agricultural sector … whether directly or through areas like climate, livestock, energy, biotech, fintech, circular economy, logistics, or other agri-adjacent sectors. (more…)
Applications are open for BFA Global TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) Program. BFA Global, FSD Africa, ClimateWorks Foundation, and FCDO Nigeria have launched the TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) to back 12 early-stage ventures across Nigeria with funding, mentorship, and technical expertise. By supporting innovations like early warning tools, climate-smart finance, and emergency fintech, THAW aims to protect heat-vulnerable communities in Nigeria and strengthen resilience against rising temperatures. (more…)
Applications are open for HacktheDivide Competition 2025. Are you a digital entrepreneur using technology to expand access to work, training, and better opportunities? HacktheDivide is your chance to take your ideas further—starting with a two-day hackathon in Nairobi, and continuing with incubation support in Italy. (more…)
Applications are open for ECOWAS Regional Off-Grid Electricity Access Project (ROGEAP) for Non-Solar Businesses 2025.Are you managing a successful business outside the solar industry but interested in exploring opportunities in solar energy? ROGEAP wants to help you break into the off-grid solar industry! . (more…)
Applications are open for PalmPay Hustle Grant 2025. PalmPay is excited to announce the PalmPay Hustle Grant, a funding opportunity designed to empower hustlers who inspire us with their stories. We believe that every hustle deserves a chance to thrive, and we want to fuel yours with the resources it needs. (more…)
