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Startup Innovation Challenge 2026 for African Entreprenuers (Over ₦100 Million Worth of Prizes)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 2, 2026

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Applications are open for Startup Innovation Challenge 2026. Startup Innovation Challenge is a high-impact opportunity for startups, SMEs, and innovators across Nigeria to access funding, mentorship, and business support. The program is organized by Startup Abuja, a social enterprise focused on empowering entrepreneurs and building Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. (more…)

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Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship Program 2026 for young African Women (Paid Internship)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 1, 2026

Applications are open for Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship Program 2026. The Moniepoint Women in Tech Internship is aimed at ensuring that young women have

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AU Innovating Education in Africa Program 2026 (Up To $50,000 Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 1, 2026

Applications are open for AU Innovating Education in Africa Program 2026. The AU Innovating Education in Africa Call invites innovators to propose practical education innovations

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Africa Impact Finance Initiative (Africa IFI) Grant 2026 (Up To £1,500)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on April 1, 2026

Applications are open for Africa Impact Finance Initiative (Africa IFI) Grant 2026. Are you an organisation that is based on the African continent, is community

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SACREEE Capacity-Building Programme 2026 for Women Energy Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 31, 2026

Applications are open for SACREEE Capacity-Building Programme 2026. The program is dedicated to advancing the careers of women energy entrepreneurs from the SADC region. The initiative

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AfCFTA Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 31, 2026

The AfCFTA Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program

Applications are open for AfCFTA Agribusiness SME Matchmaking Program 2026. This call invites export-ready small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in agri-food value chains across

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Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0 (Up To N3Million Grant )

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 31, 2026

Applications are open for Bet9ja Foundation ScaleUp Business Accelerator 2.0. The ScaleUp Business Accelerator Program is Bet9ja Foundation’s flagship entrepreneurship program designed to identify, support

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African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 30, 2026

Applications are open for African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026. The African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU YVC), established in 2010, is a flagship

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Flourish Africa Grant Program Cohort 5 for Female Entreprenuers (N1.3 Billion Naira Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 30, 2026

Applications are open for Flourish Africa Grant Program Cohort 5. If you’re a woman running a business and you meet the criteria, this opportunity is

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CFYE x Shecluded Incubator Programme Cohort 9 For Female Entreprenuers (Up To 1Million Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 30, 2026

Applications are open for CFYE x Shecluded Incubator Programme Cohort 9. Are you a woman entrepreneur in Nigeria ready to move your business from survival

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

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

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

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

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