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The Tony Elumelu Foundation unveils 2026 Cohort of Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 24, 2026

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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) have unveiled the 12th cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, welcoming 3,200 young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries into Africa’s leading entrepreneurship programme. (more…)

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BOI–MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Initiative 2026 for Female Entreprenuers (up to ₦5 million Equipment Loans)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 24, 2026

Applications are open for BOI–MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Initiative 2026. The Y’ellopreneur initiative seeks to contribute to the reduction of women unemployment and advance women development

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DigitalforHer Impact Award 2026 for Women-Focused Non-Profits and Impact Initiatives (Up To ₦2,000,000 Support)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 23, 2026

Applications are open for DigitalforHer Impact Award 2026. DigitalforHer Impact Award 2026 is a high-impact opportunity designed to equip women and girls-focused initiatives with the

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NNPC/Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 for Young Nigerians

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 21, 2026

Applications are open for NNPC/Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Programme 2026. NNPC/Seplat Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) 2026 is a capacity-building initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with

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UNDP timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme 2026 for AgriTech Startups

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 21, 2026

Applications are open for UNDP timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme 2026. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a call for applications for AgriTech startups

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BeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026 for Nigerian Women-owned Beauty Businesses (Up to ₦6 Million Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 21, 2026

Applications are open BeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026. BeautyHutAfrica Women’s Grant 2026 is a funding opportunity designed to support women entrepreneurs with financial resources and business support to scale

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HealthyDiets4Africa Agribusiness Accelerator Program (Cohort III) for Agri-Innovators

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 19, 2026

Applications are open for HealthyDiets4Africa Agribusiness Accelerator Program (Cohort III). Are you a Youth or Woman passionate about transformation of our food systems? Do you

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THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 For Agrifood Startups (Up to $1 Million in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 19, 2026

Applications are open for THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026. The THRIVE Global Impact Challenge 2026 is a global search for cutting-edge startups developing transformative solutions

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FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2026 for Africa‑based Entrepreneur (Up To $100,000 Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 19, 2026

Applications are open for FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2026. If you or someone you know is an Africa‑based entrepreneur building the next big thing in

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African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program 2026 for African Graduate Students (Up to USD $2,000 )

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on March 18, 2026

Applications are open for African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program 2026. The African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award was implemented in 2020 to develop and encourage

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)

Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 for Young Entrepreneurs

Unusual Entrepreneurs Grant Program 2026 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

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