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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

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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 solutions that improve access to family planning information and services for women and girls across Sub-Saharan Africa. (more…)

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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

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Stanley 1913 Creators Fund 2027 for Early-Stage Nonprofits Worldwide (Up To US$50,000 Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 12, 2026

Applications are open for Stanley 1913 Creators Fund 2027. Stanley 1913 Creators Fund offers grants of up to $50,000 USD to support leaders working at

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AGRA/CGIAR Climate Adaptation & Financing Programme 2026 for Women-Led Agribusinesses in Sub-Saharan Africa

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 12, 2026

Applications are open for AGRA/CGIAR Climate Adaptation & Financing Programme 2026. AGRA and CGIAR have opened an Expression of Interest for women-led agribusinesses in sub-Saharan Africa

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NANSInnovate Competition 2026 for Nigerian Student Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 11, 2026

Applications are open for NANSInnovate Competition 2026. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its innovation and

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WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026 for Women Innovators

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 11, 2026

Applications are open WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program 2026. The WIPO Scale Up Your IP Program for Women Innovators is a free online capacity-building

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WomHub Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme 2026

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 11, 2026

Applications are open for WomHub Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme 2026. Powered by WomHub and supported by AfricaGrow Technical Assistance Facility, KfW DEG

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Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0 For Nigerian Undergraduates (Up to ₦10Million in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 8, 2026

Applications are open for Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) 2.0. The Fembol Student Innovation Grant (SIG) is an annual student innovation competition and funding program

The Sahara CodeSwitch Africa Challenge 2026 for African Developers & Startups ($10,000 Total Cash Prize Pool)

AFSA African Food Baskets Country Initiatives for African Researchers (USD 1,000 as Facilitation Budget)

The NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme 2026 for Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦5 Million)

Africa No Filter Voices for Climate Justice Initiative 2026 for African Storytellers (Up to US$4,000 Grant Funding)

AU-EU Youth Action Lab Grants 2026 for African Youth-led Initiatives (Up To €42,000 Grant Funding)