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IDRC/FCDO Call for Concept Notes: Socio-economic impacts of artificial intelligence in Africa (Up to CAD1,000,000 Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 25, 2025

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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), as part of the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) program, are pleased to announce a call for concept notes on the socio-economic impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. (more…)

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Funding Opportunities

CJIFA Community Empowerment Grant Program 2025 (Up To USD 8,000 in Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 23, 2025

Applications are open for CJIFA Community Empowerment Grant Program 2025. Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its

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Plan International Youth Challenge Fund Phase 4 (Up To €7000 in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 23, 2025

Applications are open for Plan International Youth Challenge Fund Phase 4. Plan International has announced the launch of the Youth Challenge Fund (YCF) – Edition

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ESI Undergraduate Research Grant 2025 for STEM Students in Nigeria (Up to N100k Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 23, 2025

Applications are open for ESI Undergraduate Research Grant 2025. The Encourage Science Initiative (ESI) Undergraduate Research Grant 2025 provides financial support to STEM undergraduates in

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START Fellowship Accelerator 2025 for Young Founders (3months Program in Switzerland + Up to 60,000 CHF Equity-Free Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 22, 2025

Applications are open for START Fellowship Accelerator 2025. Applications are now open for the START Fellowship Accelerator, an exciting program designed to support and accelerate

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BCG Women in Africa Deal Accelerator Phase 2 for African Female Entreprenuers

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 22, 2025

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has announced the Phase 2 of its Women in Africa Deal Accelerator, a programme designed to help women-owned, women-founded, or

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NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation Competition 2025 ( USD10,000 Cash Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 22, 2025

Applications are open for NEF 10th Africa Energy Innovation Competition 2025. The 10th Africa Energy Innovation Challenge AEIC organized by NEF mobilizes early-stage young energy

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Google for Startups Accelerator Africa For Tech Startups in South Africa

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 21, 2025

The Google for Startups Accelerator Africa has officially opened applications for its three-month hybrid program designed to empower Seed to Series A technology startups across

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GSK Africa Open Lab’s Call for Research Proposals on High-quality Infectious Disease (Up to £100,000 Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 21, 2025

The GSK Africa Open Lab’s next call for research proposals focused on funding innovative high-quality infectious disease research is now open with up to £100,000

Funding Opportunities

Commonwealth Youth Awards 2025 for Excellence in Development Work (Up To £5,000 + Certificate)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 21, 2025

Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work

Applications are open for Commonwealth Youth Awards 2025. Organised and delivered by the Commonwealth Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work aims

iHatch Startup Incubation Programme Cohort 5 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Luena Scholars Grants 2026 for Community-designed Education Initiatives in Africa (Up to $1,500 Grant Funding)

AmplifyChange Strengthening Grants 2026 for Civil Society Organisations in Africa, South Asia & Middle East (Up To 200,000 Grant Funding)

Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026 for Young Photographers

Mastercard Foundation Pathways to Scale Program 2026 for Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs (₦3 Million – ₦300 Million Soft Loans)