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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026 for Youth-led Start-ups

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 9, 2026

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IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator – Cohort 2026. The International Renewable Energy Agency is launching the prestigious IRENA NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator (NewGen) for the fourth year in a row with the support of the government of the UAE and in partnership with Enel Foundation and Social Alpha. (more…)

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Helpmum CareCode Hackathon 2.0 for Tech Innovators (₦10 Million Grand Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 9, 2026

Applications are open for Helpmum CareCode Hackathon 2.0. HelpMum is committed to revolutionizing maternal and infant health in Nigeria. To drive fresh ideas and solutions,

D-Prize Global Competition 2026 for Social Entrepreneurs (Up To $USD 20,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 8, 2026

Applications are now open for D-Prize Global Competition 2026. If you’ve ever wanted to build something that tackles extreme poverty, this is your moment. D-Prize

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Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Businesses (USD 600K in Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 8, 2026

The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building thriving businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Village

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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 for Agricultural Startups ($1 Million USD in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 8, 2026

Applications are open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for startups developing breakthrough solutions to the

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Dovetail Acceleration Program 2026 for Early-Stage African Organizations (Up to $30,000 Unrestricted Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 6, 2026

Applications are open for Dovetail Acceleration Program 2026. The Dovetail Acceleration Program invests in early-stage, locally-led African organizations. They pair unrestricted funding with structured coaching

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Giving Joy Grant 2026 for Women Changemakers Worldwide (Up to $500 Micro Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 6, 2026

Applications are open for Giving Joy Grant 2026. Women entrepreneurs and changemakers around the world have an exciting opportunity through the Giving Joy Grant Programme.

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Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for Young Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 6, 2026

Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC)

Applications are open for Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026. Join a global community for entrepreneurship and innovation. Develop ideas and solutions for today’s challenges together with

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Unusual Entrepreneurs Grant Program 2026 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 3, 2026

Applications are open for Unusual Entrepreneurs Grant Program 2026. This is a Nigeria's premier faith-based entrepreneurship program providing funding, mentorship, and training to help businesses

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SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2026 For Young Nigerians (Up To ₦1,000,000 Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 3, 2026

SystemSpecs Children's Day Essay Competition (CDEC)

Applications are open for SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition 2026. SystemSpecs started operations in 1992 to deliver cutting-edge solutions to businesses and Governments in Nigeria

African Union (AU) CIEFFA Online Capacity Building Training 2026 for Emerging Leaders (Fully Funded)

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy 2026 ($2 Million in Total Prizes)

African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 for for Fashion Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)

EU/Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) New Leaders Lab for Young Africans

Moonshot Awards 2026 For Young Changemakers Worldwide (Up to $100,000 Equity-free Grants)