Yale Africa Startup Review Nominations 2026 is now open. YASR is an annual Yale Africa student-led & alumni-supported initiative featuring startups shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. Our mission is to create a channel that shares stories of ingenuity and innovation of the African Startup ecosystem to attract interested global stakeholders. (more…)
Applications are open for UNDP Nigeria Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025. UNDP Nigeria and FSD Africa are collaborating to launch the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge aimed at accelerating the development of insurance solutions that address the unique needs of financially underserved populations in Nigeria. UNDP Nigeria brings deep-rooted expertise in sustainable development, policy advocacy, and inclusive growth, with a strong mandate to strengthen resilience among vulnerable communities. (more…)
Applications are open for Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship provides a unique opportunity for African students and recent graduates, from any academic discipline, to develop their entrepreneurial skills, build ventures with social and financial impact, and join a global network of innovators. The eight-month virtual program is delivered by Queen’s University’s Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre and includes bootcamps, mentorship, pitch coaching, and potential seed funding. (more…)
Applications are open for Women in Digital Business (WiDB) at 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub. Women in Digital Business @ 1 Million AfCFTA Impact Hub is a structured entrepreneurial innovation programme designed to help women-led ventures adopt and adapt their business processes, operational structures, and models to current digital realities and environments. (more…)
Apply to Be A reach52 Community Growth Partner. reach52 is inviting expressions of interest from established Growth Partners to collaborate in recruiting and training Community Health Workers and expanding access to affordable healthcare services and products across underserved regions. (more…)
Applications are open for UNDP Nigeria Digital for Youth-Led Enterprise programme 2025. This national initiative empowers young innovators passionate about leveraging digital technology to solve pressing challenges in Agriculture, Health, and Education — three of Nigeria’s key development sectors. (more…)
Applications are open for DHL GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program 2026. In furtherance of our goal to connect business students from around the world through impactful, experiential learning opportunities, GBSN has partnered with one of its corporate members DPDHL to develop the GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program. (more…)
Applications are open for e-MOVE ComCashew Build Your AgriCanvas Program. e-MOVE invites young emerging entrepreneurs in the cashew sector to transform their ideas into fund-ready, climate-friendly investment projects. Do you work in the cashew, cocoa, maize or livestock (cattle, sheep, goat) sectors in a member state of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS)? If so, this opportunity is for you. (more…)
Applications are open for People Powered Accelerator Programs 2025. What if your ideas could inspire thousands? What if your community had the tools to fight the climate crisis, empower young people, or build fairer institutions – and you had the chance to make it happen? This isn’t a “what if.” It’s an opportunity! (more…)
