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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities

GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 For African Agtech Start-ups (Up to €20,000 in technical assistance budget)

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GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme

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…)

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BFA Global TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW) Program For Early-stage ventures in Nigeria ( Funding + Venture-building Support)

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TECA Heat Action Wave (THAW)

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…)

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HacktheDivide Competition 2025 for African Digital Entrepreneurs (Fully-Funded to Nairobi, Kenya and Italy)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on
HacktheDivide Competition

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…)

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D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025 ($30,000 prize pool)

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D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award

D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025 is a brand-new initiative under Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, in partnership with the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub. This program is designed to spotlight bold, innovative startups and organisations working at the intersection of creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship in West Africa and beyond. (more…)

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