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African Water Facility (AWF) Call for Proposals: Africa’s Water and Sanitation Investment Pipeline Projects (Up to €1 Million per Project)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 5, 2026

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Applications are now open for the African Water Facility (AWF) 2026 Call for Proposals, an initiative designed to strengthen Africa’s water and sanitation investment pipeline by supporting the preparation of high-impact, investment-ready projects. (more…)

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Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026/2027 for Early stage Start-ups (Fully Funded to Bootcamp in Accra, Ghana and Capstone Week in London, UK)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 4, 2026

Applications are open for Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2026/2027. Commonwealth Startup Fellowships run for six months and are designed to ignite and elevate high-potential startups from

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Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) New Venture Competition 2026 for Early-stage Ventures (Up to $30,000 Non-Dilutive Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 4, 2026

Applications are open for Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) New Venture Competition 2026. Hosted annually as part of the Wharton Africa Business Forum, the New

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ACE Startup Academy 2026 – Founder Training & Startup Pitch Competition ($15,000 in Prizes + Up to $20,000 Matching Grants)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 3, 2026

Applications are open for ACE Startup Academy 2026. The ACE Startup Academy 2026 offers a structured end-to-end startup journey designed to help entrepreneurs build, validate,

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IDMP/APFM Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026-2027 for Students/Young Professionals Projects (3000 CHF Prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 3, 2026

Applications are open for IDMP/APFM Competition for Youth-Led Projects 2026-2027. Youth are among the groups most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change – particularly to

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MTN-WWF Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2026 for Nigerian Youth-led SMEs (₦10 Million Prize Pool)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 3, 2026

Applications are open for MTN-WWF Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2026. The Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge is an innovation challenge designed to provide young people and youth-led SMEs

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FCMB AgriTech Program 2026 for Nigerian AgriTech Startups (₦20 Million Grant Pool)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on August 1, 2026

Applications are open for FCMB AgriTech Program 2026. FCMB AgriTech Program is an initiative designed to help ambitious Agritech startups refine their business models, accelerate growth,

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Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Spaces for Youth Grant 2026 (Up To €10,000 Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on July 31, 2026

Applications are open for Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) Spaces for Youth Grant 2026. AEYA Spaces for Youth Grant is an initiative supporting youth-led organisations across

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ASCO International Innovation Grant 2026 for Innovative Cancer Research Projects (Up to $20,000)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on July 31, 2026

Applications are open for ASCO International Innovation Grant 2026. Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, is accepting applications for the International Innovation Grant (IIG) to support

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IRENA GROWTH@IRENA training Programme 2026

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on July 30, 2026

Applications are open for IRENA GROWTH@IRENA training Programme 2026. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) invites the next generation of energy professionals to apply for

IIH SHIFT Program 2026 for Promising Innovators and Startups ( Up to ₦5 Million in Equity-Free Funding)

AFLI Archbishop Tutu Fellowship Programme 2027 for Emerging Young African Leaders (Fully Funded)

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2026 for Nigerian Senior Secondary Students (Up to ₦15 Million Educational Grants)

H2i Pitch Perfect Africa 2026 for Health Innovators (Up to $5,000 Grants)

Giving Joy Grant Cycle 2 – Fall 2026 for Women Changemakers Worldwide (Up to $500 Micro Grants)