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Ilorin Innovation Hub Accelerator Program 2025 (₦10 Million in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 20, 2025

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Applications are open for Ilorin Innovation Hub Accelerator Program 2025. The Ilorin Innovation Hub Accelerator, powered by IHS Towers, is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort. This programme supports high-potential African startups building the hardware, software and infrastructure that will drive the continent’s digital and industrial future. (more…)

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NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme 2026

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 20, 2025

Applications are open for NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme 2026. The NGO Whisperer® Global Fellowship Programme is an accredited seven-month rigorous virtual leadership programme for

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AIEd Forecasting Competition: Education in 2028 (Up to $25,000 Grant Prizes)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 19, 2025

Applications are open for AIEd Forecasting Competition: Education in 2028. AI is already transforming education in ways both positive and negative—and the pace is accelerating.

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UNICEF StartUp Lab Education Challenge 2025 — Innovate for Out-of-School Children (Up US$5,000 Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 19, 2025

Applications are open for UNICEF StartUp Lab Education Challenge 2025. Are you an innovator, social entrepreneur, or startup working on education solutions? UNICEF is calling

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Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 for African Creatives (Up To US$10,000 Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 19, 2025

Applications are open for Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025. Canva Africa Design Challenge is an opportunity for young African creatives to design practical, high-impact templates tailored

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Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program 2025 for African NGOs & Social Enterprises (Up to US$ 5,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 19, 2025

Applications are open for Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program 2025. The Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program is an new initiative by the New

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develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026 for Young Entrepreneurs ( Up To EUR 100,000 Non-dilutive Capital) )

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 18, 2025

Applications are open for develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026. develoPPP Ventures is aimed at young companies, whose innovative business model improves living conditions in a

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Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship 2025 for young Nigerian Innovators

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 18, 2025

The NextGen Fellowship is a special track under the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, powered by the Airtel Africa Foundation. It spotlights exceptional young

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Mest/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2026 for African Startups (Up To $60,000 Equity-free funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 18, 2025

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program

Applications are open for Mest/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2026. The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an entrepreneurship acceleration program designed to support promising African EdTech

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Ecoembes Innovation Challenge 2026 For Waste Management Startups( €2,000 prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 17, 2025

Applications are open for Ecoembes Innovation Challenge 2026. The Circular Lab, has launched the Open Call for Waste Management Startups 2026 — an international innovation challenge designed

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

She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Program 2026 for Young Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 : Global Hackathon for Innovators Worldwide

TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant Program 2026 for Non-Profits Worldwide (Up to $30,000 Grant Funding)

NESI Innovation Challenge 2026 for Nigerian Innovators (₦10 Million Pool Prize)