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Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Pitch n Grow 2026 (Cash prizes for Winners)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 25, 2026

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Applications are open for Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Pitch n Grow 2026. AWIEF’s flagship pan-African competition to identify, develop, and amplify the most promising women-led ventures across the continent. Open to women entrepreneurs in all African nations. (more…)

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Spencer Foundation Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program 2026 for Education Research Projects (up to $400,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 23, 2026

Applications are open for Spencer Foundation Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program 2026. The Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) Grants Program is intended to support education research projects

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Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award 2026 For African Startups (Up To JPY 1,000,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 23, 2026

Applications are open for Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award 2026. The Africa Business Contest – Impact Challenge Award seeks business ideas and ventures that

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Lagos Agrithon 2026 For Nigerian Agriprenuers (₦200 Million Grant Pool)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 22, 2026

Applications are open for Lagos Agrithon 2026. The Lagos Agrithon is a flagship agricultural innovation challenge designed to identify, support, and scale innovative solutions that

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IFC Women-Led Business Grant 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide (Up to $750,000 Non-Dilutive Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 22, 2026

Applications are open for IFC Women-Led Business Grant 2026. Women-Led Business Grant is a global funding opportunity designed to support women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises with

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Global Citizen/PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026 for Social Entrepreneurs (Up To $20,000 Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 22, 2026

Applications are open for Global Citizen/PayPal Small Business Impact Awards 2026. The Global Citizen and PayPal Small Business Impact Awards were established to support business

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ABF GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 20, 2026

Applications are open for ABF GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2026. The Agribusiness e-Academy is pleased to introduce the GrowHer Agribusiness Accelerator Program, an 8-week blended learning initiative designed

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IBM AI Builders Challenge 2026 for College and University Students Worldwide ($15,000 Prize Pool)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 19, 2026

Applications are open for IBM AI Builders Challenge 2026. Join the AI Builders Challenge with IBM Bob, sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild, a global program designed

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UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026 for Young African Creatives

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 19, 2026

Applications are open for UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026. The challenge aims to support young Africans who are using culture and creativity

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wAtt-boost – Youth Power Start Up in Africa Program 2026 for Young African Entrepreneurs (Up To 10.000,00 Euros)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on June 19, 2026

wAtt-boost: Youth Powered Start Up in Africa

Applications are open for wAtt-boost – Youth Power Start Up in Africa Program 2026. With the in-kind contribution of RES4Africa Foundation (R4A), and Strathmore University, Enel Foundation

GFX Challenge Grant Program 2026 For Photographers and Videographers Worldwide (Up To US$10,000 Grants)

Indie Games Fund Africa 2026 for Independent Game Developers ($1 Million Cash Prize)

USDA AFRI Education and Workforce Development Grants 2026 for for Agriculture, Food, and STEM Education Projects (Up to $650,000 Funding)

Wema Bank Hackaholics 7.0 for African Innovators and Startups (Funding, Mentorship & Visibility)

AFTS Alpha Expo Micro Accelerator & Pitch Competition 2026 (Cash Prizes, Trainings, + Global Visibility)