The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), as part of the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) program, are pleased to announce a call for concept notes on the socio-economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. (more…)
Applications are open for Plan International Youth Challenge Fund Phase 4. Plan International has announced the launch of the Youth Challenge Fund (YCF) – Edition 4, a program designed to empower young activist groups in West and Central Africa who are driving change in their communities. (more…)
Applications are open for ESI Undergraduate Research Grant 2025. The Encourage Science Initiative (ESI) Undergraduate Research Grant 2025 provides financial support to STEM undergraduates in Nigerian universities to conduct their final-year research projects. The grant aims to foster innovation, build research capacity, and empower young scholars in STEM. (more…)
Applications are open for START Fellowship Accelerator 2025. Applications are now open for the START Fellowship Accelerator, an exciting program designed to support and accelerate the growth of young founders by providing mentorship, networking, and funding opportunities within a dynamic startup ecosystem. (more…)
Applications are open for NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation Competition 2025. The 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge AEIC organized by NEF mobilizes early-stage young energy entrepreneurs across Africa to develop a prototype/upscale a key device/equipment for social enterprise, agri-business, fintech solutions or energy management system using local resources. The 10th AEIC links young persons to quality employment or entrepreneurship opportunities, and is focused on advancing Energy Transition, Job Creation and Youth Employment initiatives. (more…)
The GSK Africa Open Lab’s next call for research proposals focused on funding innovative high-quality infectious
disease research is now open with up to £100,000 available per award. The aim is to fund projects whilst
supporting the professional development of future African research leaders based in Sub–Saharan Africa (SSA). (more…)
Applications are open for Commonwealth Youth Awards 2025. Organised and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims to recognise and celebrate young people (aged 15 – 29) in the Commonwealth who are spearheading impactful, sustainable development work in their communities. (more…)
