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Funding Opportunities

NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0) 2026 for Nigerian Startups (Up to $275,000 in Prizes)

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NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 4.0)

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…)

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ITTO Fellowship Programme 2026 For Emerging Forestry Leaders (Up To US$10,000 Grant)

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ITTO Fellowship Programme

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…)

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FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026 for Young Learners (Fully Funded trip to World Food Forum Rome)

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FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest

Applications are open for FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest 2026. A global call for young learners and professionals to share how the FAO elearning Academy supports studies, careers and practice. Three winners will be selected and awarded a fully funded trip to Rome to attend the World Food Forum 2026. (more…)

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100+ Accelerator Programme Cohort 8 For Innovative Startups Worldwide (Up To USD 100,0000)

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Applications are open for 100+ Accelerator Programme Cohort 8. Launched in 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was established to support the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while accelerating the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions. The program brings together some of the world’s largest consumer goods companies to collaborate with innovative startups and drive meaningful environmental and social impact. (more…)

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Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) Nigeria Green Academy 2026

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HBS Nigeria Green Academy

Applications are open for Heinrich Böll Stiftung Nigeria Green Academy 2026. The Heinrich Böll Foundation (hbs) has officially announced the call for applications for the Nigeria Green Academy 2026, an annual leadership and capacity-building programme designed to empower young Nigerians committed to driving social, political, economic, and environmental transformation. (more…)

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F5 STEM & AI Education Grants 2026 for Non Profits in Africa, Asia, & Latin America (Up To $50,000 USD Unrestricted Grant)

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F5 STEM & AI Education Grant

Applications are open for F5 STEM & AI Education Grants 2026. The 2026 F5 STEM & AI Education Grants focus on empowering nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing future leaders and changemakers in underserved communities. These grants specifically target efforts in STEM & AI education within the geographical regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, aiming to increase access, drive innovation, and create career opportunities for those living in poverty. (more…)

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The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme 2026/2027 for Industrial Scientists and Entrepreneurs (Up to £25,000)

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The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme

Applications are open for The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Scheme 2026/2027. The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, part of the Science, Industry and Translation programme, aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. (more…)

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