Applications are now open for D-Prize Global Competition 2026 (round 2). Every year, D-Prize looks for entrepreneurs who can build new ventures around solutions proven to alleviate poverty and reach more of the people who need them. (more…)
Applications are open for Green Africa Associates SDGs Innovation Fellowship 2026. The GREEN AFRICA ASSOCIATES – SDGs INNOVATIONS FELLOWSHIP 2026 is a prestigious program designed to empower young Africans to develop innovative solutions to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (more…)
Applications are open for IIH SHIFT Program 2026. Are you building an innovative solution with the potential to address real world challenges and drive meaningful impact? SHIFT – Scaling Homegrown Innovations & Frontier Technologies is supporting promising innovators and startups with the resources, expertise, and opportunities needed to develop, validate, and scale their solutions. (more…)
Applications are open for AFLI Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme 2027. The goal of the African Leadership Institute (AFLI) is to nurture and enhance leadership capability across Africa, with particular focus on Africa’s most promising young leaders. AFLI’s aim is to create a network of high-potential young Africans who have attended our programmes, and who are expected to rise to top leadership positions in their sphere of activity over the next 5-10 years and be actively engaged in contributing to positive change on the continent. (more…)
Applications are open for UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026. The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to promote the reading culture and encourage healthy and intellectual competition amongst secondary school students in Nigeria and across Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for H2i Pitch Perfect Africa 2026. The Health Innovation Hub (H2i) at the University of Toronto has officially opened applications for Pitch Perfect Africa 2026, a virtual pitch competition designed to support early-stage African health entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions for healthcare challenges across the continent. (more…)
Applications are open for Giving Joy Grant Cycle 2 – Fall 2026. Are you a woman with a business idea or an existing business you want to grow? You could receive up to $500 to turn your idea into action. The Giving Joy Grant Cycle 2 – Fall 2026 is now open to women entrepreneurs and changemakers worldwide, offering microgrants of up to $500 to support businesses, projects and initiatives that create meaningful benefits for women, girls, families and communities. (more…)
Applications are open for MTN Foundation ICT and Business Skills Training (Phase 8). The MTN ICT and Business Skills Training Programme empowers young Nigerian microbusiness owners aged 18 – 35 with practical, tech-driven and digital skills to help their businesses thrive in today’s fast-paced economy. (more…)
