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SheAscends Program

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SheAscends Program – Growth Capital for Women in Business ( ₦100 Million Growth Capital Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on January 22, 2026

Applications are open for SheAscends Program. SheAscends is a women-focused accelerator supporting growth-stage entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria.The program helps female founders unlock financial access, strengthen investment readiness, and scale impact-driven

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African Impact Initiative Challenge Cohort 6 for African Founders

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on January 17, 2026

African Impact Challenge

Applications are open for African Impact Initiative Challenge Cohort 6. The African Impact Challenge empowers daring early innovators solving African

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 ($5,000 Seed Funding + Training & Mentorship)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on January 2, 2026

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme

Applications are open for Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026. The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme is a flagship initiative that

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iF Design Student Award 2026 (Up To EUR 50,000 in Prize Money)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on December 26, 2025

iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2026

Applications are open for iF Design Student Award 2026, offering students and recent design graduates a global platform to showcase

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The Energy Transition Challenge Fund (ETCF) Programme for Nigerian SMES (Up To EUR 800,000 Matching Fund)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on December 21, 2025

Energy Transition Challenge Fund (ETCF)

Applications are open for The Energy Transition Challenge Fund (ETCF) Program. The Energy Transition Challenge Fund Programme seeks to empower

Microsoft Imagine Cup Student Startup Competition

Funding Opportunities

Microsoft Imagine Cup Student Startup Competition 2026 for Student Founders Worldwide (Up To $USD 150,000 prize)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on December 12, 2025

Applications are open for Microsoft Imagine Cup Student Startup Competition 2026. Imagine Cup is where student founders turn bold ideas into solutions trusted by organizations worldwide. At every step, you’ll

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Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs (₦12,000,000 in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on December 12, 2025

Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA)

Applications are open for Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award (DAAYTA) 2026. This prestigious award continues its mission to empower

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ATUNLO Green Earth Business Grant For Entrepreneurs (Up To N3 Million Grant)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on December 6, 2025

ATUNLO Green Earth Business Grant

Applications are open ATUNLO Green Earth Business Grant. The Atunlo Green Earth Foundation has launched the Atunlo Green Earth Business

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Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0 for Nigerian Startup Entrepreneurs (₦100 Million in Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 25, 2025

NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0

Applications are open for Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0. NiYA Academy is the foundation of NiYA, built to

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AU–EU Youth Action Lab Grants 2025 Cohort II for Youth-Led Initiatives (Up To EUR 50,000 Grant Funding)

by Johnpaul Mbanefo on November 24, 2025

AU–EU Youth Action Lab Grants

Applications are open for AU–EU Youth Action Lab Grants 2025 Cohort II. Do you have a bold, youth-led idea that

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