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F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact 2026 (Up To USD $150,000 in unrestricted funds)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 28, 2025

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Applications are open for F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact 2026. The F. M. Kirby Prize for Scaling Impact is an annual global prize of USD $150,000 in unrestricted funds that amplifies and accelerates the work of an enterprise working to scale its impact on social or environmental problems around the world. (more…)

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FHSA ANTFem Program Cohort 2.0 for Nigerian Female Food Processors

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 28, 2025

Are you a female food processor driving change in the dried tomato, dried okra, dried fish, yoghurt, or fura da nono value chains? Applications for

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Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Program 2025 For Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 27, 2025

Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Programme

Applications are open for Digital and Green Innovation Acceleration Program 2025. Are you an early-stage entrepreneur in Kenya, Ethiopia, or Uganda developing a digital solution that drives sustainability

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YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025 for Women-led SMEs

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 27, 2025

Applications are open for YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025. The YandyTech Innovation Fund (YIF) 2025 supports women-led startups and SMEs using technology to drive innovation,

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Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 for Social Innovators

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 24, 2025

Applications are open for Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2026. The Melton Foundation invites emerging leaders and social innovators from around the world to apply

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FemFocus Grant Program 2026–2030: Encouraging Women’s Entrepreneurship (Up to €27.4 Million)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 24, 2025

Applications are open FemFocus Grant Program 2026–2030. The FemFocus 2026–2030 program, administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, offers significant funding to

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ESSA and REAL Centre Grants for Foundational Learning Researchers (Up to $15,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 23, 2025

Applications are open for ESSA and REAL Centre Grants for Foundational Learning Researchers. Are you a researcher based in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia? Applications are

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Yale Africa Startup Review Nominations 2026 for African Startups

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 23, 2025

Yale Africa Startup Review Nominations 2026 is now open. YASR is an annual Yale Africa student-led & alumni-supported initiative featuring startups shaping the future of

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UNDP Nigeria Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025 for Nigerian Innovators and startups (90 Million Naira cash prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 23, 2025

Applications are open for UNDP Nigeria Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge 2025. UNDP Nigeria and FSD Africa are collaborating to launch the Inclusive Insurance Innovation Challenge

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Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025 for African Students & Recent Graduates

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on October 21, 2025

Applications are open for Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025. The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship provides a unique opportunity for

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)