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FoodTech 500 Program 2026 for AgriFoodTech Startup and Scaleup Companies

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 29, 2026

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Applications are open for FoodTech 500 Program 2026. The FoodTech 500 showcases international AgriFoodTech startup and scaleup companies that are acting as a force of good for creating a brighter future of food. Inspired by the Fortune 500, Forward Fooding is proud to present the FoodTech 500, the world’s first definitive list of the global entrepreneurial talent at the intersection between food, technology and sustainability. (more…)

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Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Program 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦18 Million in Business Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 28, 2026

Applications are open for Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Program 2026. The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program was launched to empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria through business education,

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Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026-2027 for Nigerian Educators (₦6,000,000 Total Awarded)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 26, 2026

Applications are open for Prince Casper Foundation Impact Grant 2026-2027. The Impact Grant is the Prince Casper Foundation's annual funding programme for educators working in

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Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme 2026/2027 for Civil Society Organizations (£60,000 in Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 26, 2026

Applications are open for Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme 2026/2027. The Foundation’s grants programme supports civil society across the Commonwealth including grassroots communities and creative actors—to

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Halcyon Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program 2027 for Early-stage Startups (Up to $10,000 Equity-Free Stipend)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 26, 2026

Halcyon’s Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program

Applications are open for Halcyon Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program 2027. Halcyon’s Africa Innovation in Agriculture and Food Security Program supports early-stage,

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Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Experienced Internet Changemakers and Emerging Leaders (Up to USD $5,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 25, 2026

Applications are open for Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027. The program empowers experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders alike to take the next step in

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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2027 ($100,000 stipend)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 25, 2026

Applications are open for Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2027. The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation

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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027 for Young African Students & Recent Graduates (Up To $15,000 CAD + $500 CAD Stipend)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 25, 2026

Applications are open for Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent

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AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa ( Up To EUR 7,000 Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 23, 2026

Applications are open for AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026. This grant is funded by the BAYER Foundation with the support of the Alexander von

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TradeRoots Africa-International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Programme 2026/2027 for Export-Ready African SMEs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on September 23, 2026

Applications are open for TradeRoots Africa-International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Programme 2026/2027. Launched by the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship at the 2025 B20 Summit in

National Youth Pension Literacy Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Students & NYSC Members (Up to ₦1,500,000, Laptop & Certificate)

Global Leadership Challenge 2026 For Young Leaders Worldwide (Fully Funded to Switzerland)

AU Theme of the Year 2027 – Logo Competition for Young African Creatives (Up to $8,000 Prizes)

Unearthodox’s Exploration Co-Lab 2027 for Nature & Social Impact Innovators (Up To CHF 10,000 Grant Funding)

UNDP Enhancing Capacities of Women and Youth-led Enterprises for Regional Trade (ECoWYERT) Program 2026