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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025 For Entrepreneurs

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Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship

Applications are open for Watson Institute Flagship Fellowship 2025. Are you an impact-driven entrepreneur? We have the opportunity for you! The Flagship Fellowship Program brings together 30 entrepreneurs in the critical “missing middle” stage—ventures that have demonstrated initial traction but need support to scale their impact. While each Fellowship is distinct in its focus area and geographic scope, all impact-driven entrepreneurs participate in the same transformative program experience, creating a cohesive community addressing crucial challenges in their target communities. (more…)

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COAL Grassroots Accelerated Education Microgrant 2025 (Up to N2 Million)

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Grassroots Accelerated Education Microgrant

Applications are open for COAL Grassroots Accelerated Education Microgrant 2025. The Custodians of African Literature (COAL) through the Grassroots Accelerated Education Fund invests in community-led initiatives that improve learning outcomes for out-of-school and underserved children in Nigeria. Instead of a handout approach, they co-create solutions with grassroots educators who best understand the needs of their communities. (more…)

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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2025 for Young Entrepreneurs

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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator

Applications are open for IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator 2025. The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the third year in a row in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. Youth-led start-ups, scale-ups, and growth businesses now can be supported by IRENA to foster their growth and business acceleration. Join this four-month hybrid acceleration programme to work closely with renewable energy and business experts to consolidate your business model, widen your customer base and enhance your investment readiness. (more…)

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Yale Environment 360 Film Contest 2025 ( Up to $3,000)

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Yale Environment 360 Film Contest

The 12th annual Yale Environment 360 Film Contest is now accepting entries. The contest honors the year’s best environmental short films from around the world. Submissions should focus on an environmental issue and be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. Films that are funded by an organization or company and are primarily about that organization or company are not eligible. (more…)

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OST Program 2025 for Early-Stage African Startups and Talents( Up to $20,000)

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OST Program

Applications are open for OST Program 2025. The OST Program, a Pan-African Pre-Seed Accelerator, is now accepting applications. Co-developed with Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School, the OST Program is tailored to support Africa’s early-stage founders and entrepreneurial talents in moving from idea to market. This edition of the program offers sharper focus and expanded support, helping startups and solo talents across the continent build impactful businesses and careers. (more…)

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