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META AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026 for Nigerian Startup or Developer (UP To US$5,000 Equity-Free Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 18, 2026

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Applications are open for META AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026. Are you a Nigerian startup or developer building an innovative solution with Meta’s AI technologies? Apply to the AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon for an opportunity to pitch your solution live at GITEX Nigeria, connect with investors and ecosystem leaders, and compete for $5,000 in equity-free funding. (more…)

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Nedbank–AWIEF Women Enterprise Growth and Export Programme 2026 for for South African Women Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 17, 2026

Applications are open for Nedbank–AWIEF Women Enterprise Growth and Export Programme 2026. A fully funded 12-month enterprise and supplier development programme for established, black women-owned, product-based businesses

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WHO AFRO/TDR Impact Grants 2026–2027 for Health Research in Africa (Up to US$15,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 17, 2026

Applications are open for WHO AFRO/TDR Impact Grants 2026–2027. This call is a joint initiative between TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training in

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Africa Energy Innovation Competition 2026 for African Early-stage Energy Entrepreneurs (Up to US$10,000 in Grants+ Business Workshops and Support)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 15, 2026

Application are open for Africa Energy Innovation Competition 2026. The 11th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge (AEIC), organized by NEF, mobilizes young, early-stage energy entrepreneurs across Africa

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Swiss Re Foundation Shine 2027 for Early-Stage Urban Climate Innovation (Grant Funding + Accelerator Program)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 15, 2026

Applications are open Swiss Re Foundation Shine 2027. Accelerating early-stage innovation for urban climate action. Across eight chapters, They are looking for innovations that help

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FoodSafety4Africa Open Call 2 for African and European Food Innovation Hubs (Up To €40,000 Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 14, 2026

Applications are open for FoodSafety4Africa Open Call 2. The 2nd Open Call aims to provide financial support to third parties (innovation hubs) to train use case partners,

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Gates Foundation Grand Challenges 2026 – AI-Enabled Family Planning Solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa (Up to US$500,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 14, 2026

Applications are now open for the Gates Foundation Grand Challenges 2026: AI-Enabled Consumer Engagement to Advance Family Planning. This is a funding opportunity supporting innovative AI-powered

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ACET Young Leaders in Research (YLR) 2026 Cohort for African Researchers (Up to $15,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 14, 2026

Applications are open for ACET Young Leaders in Research (YLR) 2026. The Young Leaders in Research (YLR) Grant is a 12-month grant. It supports early-career

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MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 for Healthcare Social Entrepreneursi (Up to €80,000 Grant funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 13, 2026

Applications are open for MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3. The MORE HEALTH for Africa Program, a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa, is looking for its

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C3 EmpowerHer Program 2026 for Women-Centered Climate Enterprises (Up To US$150,000 Catalytic Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 12, 2026

Applications are open for C3 EmpowerHer Program 2026. A 6-month program supporting women-led and women-benefitting climate resilience enterprises across MENA, helping them strengthen solutions to

Global Schools Advocates Program 2026 For Primary or Secondary School Educators Worldwide (Free Online Training, Global Visibility + Certificate)

Ignyte x ElevenLabs Future of Voice AI Challenge 2026 for Innovative Startups (Up to USD 25,000 in AI Platform Credits)

The Cybersafe x SANS AI Security Fellowship 2026 for African Women in Cybersecurity (Fully Funded)

Global EbA Fund Grants 2026 for Ecosystem-based Adaptation Projects in Developing Countries (Up to USD 500,000)

Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 for Young Entrepreneurs (USD 35,000 in equity-free funding)