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Global AgriInno Challenge 2026 for Agrifood Innovators Worldwide (Seed funding + Bootcamp in China)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 21, 2026

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Applications are open for Global AgriInno Challenge 2026. The Global AgriInno Challenge (GAC) 2026 is an international call for startups, agripreneurs, researchers, and innovation teams developing solutions for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems. (more…)

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The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards 2026 For Changemakers Ending Extreme Poverty ($USD 300,000 Total Cash Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 21, 2026

Applications are open for The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards 2026. Celebrating its twelfth year, The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $300,000

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MEST AI Startup Program 2027 For Young African Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 20, 2026

Applications are open for MEST AI Startup Program 2027. The fully-funded 12-month program is designed for ambitious founders across West and East Africa ready to

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GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 For Young Africa Agribusiness Entrepreneurs (Up To USD50,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 20, 2026

Applications are open for GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026. The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2026 rewards Africa's most innovative young food and agribusiness entrepreneurs with

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Mandela Rhodes Foundation Äänit Prize 2026 for Mandela & Rhodes Trust Alumni (Up to USD 100,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 19, 2026

Applications are open for Mandela Rhodes Foundation Äänit Prize 2026. The Mandela Rhodes Foundation has officially announced the 2026 edition of the prestigious Äänit Prize,

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Aspire Leaders Program 2026 for University Students & Recent Graduates

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 19, 2026

Applications are open for Aspire Leaders Program 2026. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes limited-income and first-generation university students and recent graduates from around the world

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African Union (AU) Food and Energy Sovereignty Challenge 2026 for African Innovators

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 19, 2026

Applications are open for African Union (AU) Food and Energy Sovereignty Challenge 2026. This Call for Solutions constitutes a large-scale industrial mobilization aimed at propelling

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Crop Trust Power of Diversity Grants 2026 for Opportunity Crops (€2.2 million Total in Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 18, 2026

Applications are open for Crop Trust Power of Diversity Grants 2026. The Power of Diversity Grants 2026 is an international agricultural grant program managed by

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APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship 2026 for Early-career Researchers (Up To $5,000 Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 18, 2026

Applications are open for APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship 2026. The award encourages scientific programs focused on understanding and improving phosphorus (P) management in Africa’s field or

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The RELX Environmental Challenge 2026 for Safe Water or Sanitation Projects (Up To $50,000 Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on May 16, 2026

Applications are open for The RELX Environmental Challenge 2026. Each year, since 2011, the RELX Environmental Challenge has awarded projects that best demonstrate how they

FSDH Female Founders Growth Program 2026 for Nigerian Women-led Businesses (Up To $750,000 Equity Investment)

Global Good Fund Fellowship Program 2027 for Social Entrepreneurs (Up To USD 10,000 Grant)

FAO Supporting AFR100 Program Direct Beneficiary Grants 2026 for Forest and Landscape Restoration Projects in Africa (Up to USD 50,000)

TiE Women Program 2026 for Women-Led Startups (Up To $50,000 Equity-Free Prize)

Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships 2026-2027 (Up to $25,0000)