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Funding Opportunities

iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort 5 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

iHatch Startup Incubation Programme

Applications are open for iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort 5. iHatch is Nigeria’s first truly nationwide incubation programme, operating across all 36 states and the FCT through a decentralised, hub-first model. The iHatch Cohort 5 Startup Incubation Programme is a 4-month, execution-focused programme designed for early-stage founders who are ready to turn ideas into real, working businesses. (more…)

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Luena Scholars Grants 2026 for Community-designed Education Initiatives in Africa (Up to $1,500 Grant Funding)

Luena Scholars Grants

Applications are open for Luena Scholars Grants 2026. Luena Foundation invites locally led organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for small grants (USD $1,000–$1,500) that expand access to education, improve learning environments, and create inclusive opportunities for children to learn and thrive. This call is specifically for small, locally led organizations with annual revenue under USD $50,000.

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AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants 2026 for Civil Society Organisations in Africa, South Asia & Middle East (Up To 200,000 Grant Funding)

AmplifyChange Strengthening Grant

Applications for AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants 2026 opens on May 21st. Strengthening Grants support advocacy work for small to medium civil society organisations that seek to bring about change in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Up to 40% of a Strengthening Grant can be used to support the costs of organisational development and boosting organisational effectiveness. (more…)

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Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale Program 2026 for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs (₦3 Million – ₦300 Million Soft Loans)

Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale (P2S) Program

Applications are open for Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale Program 2026. Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale (P2S) Program is an initiative designed to unlock growth opportunities for women-led businesses operating in agriculture and related sectors across rural and peri-urban Nigeria. (more…)

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CMU-Africa Business Incubation Program 2026 for African Tech Founders (Up To $50,000 Seed Funding + 12-Month Support)

CMU-Africa Business Incubation Program

Applications are open for CMU-Africa Business Incubation Program 2026. The Business Incubation Program is a 12-month opportunity focused on helping tech founders in Africa to succeed with their entrepreneurial ventures. Startups entering the Business Incubation Program have a proof-of-concept prototype for their product and a preliminary market assessment. (more…)

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LEAP Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026 For African Social Entreprenuers

LEAP Social Innovators Programme (SIP)

Applications are open for LEAP Social Innovators Programme (SIP) 2026. The Social Innovators Programme (SIP) is a 9-month fellowship that recognises the transformative potential of social innovation in Africa. The programme is designed to address systemic challenges and promote sustainable development by providing early-stage social entrepreneurs with the essential skills, resources, knowledge and support needed to overcome barriers to growth and development. (more…)

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