Category: Accelerator Programs

Applications for the Misk Accelerator Program 2025 are now open. The Misk Accelerator was founded in 2019 with the goal of enabling and supporting early-stage technology startups both locally and globally that want to operate and grow in Saudi Arabia, the largest market in the MENA region. Since 2019, the Misk Accelerator has supported 173 startups…

Applications are now open for the 2025 Tetra Pak Future Talent Programme. At Tetra Pak, global food safety and availability depend on the next generation of innovators and leaders. As a Future Talent, you’ll be recruited into a specific position and department, where you will follow an individually designed development program. Throughout the program, you’ll engage…

Entries are now open for Accelerate Africa, a pre-seed/seed stage accelerator program that accelerates bold and visionary founders turning our collective challenges into global businesses, providing the client intros, resources, advisors, and networks to get you on a path to $1m in revenue within 12-18 months of completion. The Accelerate Africa runs multiple cohorts per year for…

AIIDEV Africa has launched the 2025 cohort of the Teach4SDGs program, which aims to promote sustainable development and educate future generations about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Teach4SDGs program is an initiative that aims to provide primary and secondary school teachers in Africa with the knowledge, skills, and values required to take…

Developing an ecosystem for financing and growing sustainable projects. A sustainability accelerator is a program designed to foster the growth of early-stage to mature businesses focused on addressing environmental and social challenges. Impact goal: To empower innovative startups focused on sustainability by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and network needed to scale their impact and…

Africa faces significant energy challenges, including limited access to reliable electricity, overreliance on fossil fuels, and inadequate infrastructure. These issues hinder social and economic development, contribute to environmental degradation, and exacerbate climate change impacts. However, these challenges also present unique opportunities for sustainable energy solutions. The Sustainable Energy Accelerator recognizes this problem as an opportunity…

Applications are open for the YouthxYouth Learning Festival Cafe Experience 2025. As part of the 2025 YouthxYouth Learning Festival, the Cafés are intergenerational small group conversations for experienced youth activists and adult allies who seek to build relationships and co-create tangible actions in service of complex challenges in education transformation. Each of this year’s Cafés will…

Are You an early-stage startup in Lagos? Apply for the Startup Launchpad Accelerator by Optimus Digital Future and The Nest Innovation Park to scale your startup by leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence. The goal of the Startup Launchpad is to accelerate the growth and innovation of startups as well as developing new AI-powered solutions.…

Applications are open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths Program 2025. SARA BY WEMA, in collaboration with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), and MasterCard Foundation proudly presents a transformative initiative aimed at equipping Nigerian youths, especially female entrepreneurs, with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills. The Transforming Nigerian Youths Program offers comprehensive training and support to young Nigerian entrepreneurs,…

Are you passionate about helping young women achieve their personal development goals? Do you have the experience and knowledge to guide others through their transformation journey? Treasures Refuge is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for mentors to join Cohort 2 of our Personal Transformation Mentorship Program with Tinu Smith! This is a…

As an enterprising, motivated recent graduate or Master’s graduate, our two-year general graduate development programme provides you with the opportunity to contribute to Wellcome’s mission of improving health. During the programme, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of Wellcome activities to gain general experience, or you may specialize in funding and…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Smartphone Photography Competition. The fifth SPC Smartphone Photography Competition invites you to share your thoughts and perspectives on the world through the lens of your mobile phone. They believe you can capture the world’s ultimate beauty in every way. Your world recording can begin at any time and…

A free, 3-month Fashion Design & Garment Production Training program is now open in Abuja, brought to you by the OSC Research & Creative Foundation, ACT Foundation, and Ishk Tolaram Foundation. Are you a Nigerian youth aged 18–35 with a passion for fashion? This is your opportunity to learn the essentials of fashion design, pattern…

Do you have a promising short film project? A compelling series concept? A film idea that focuses on local stories?Sèmè City Film Lab, created in collaboration with EbonyLife Media, is for you! This one-of-a-kind incubation program, supported by the World Bank, will help you take your idea from conception to production. Over 14 months, the…

Are you a qualified artisan in search of the next best opportunity to boost your early-stage business or looking to start one? Then the Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2025 is just for you! The StartUp Academy is dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial talent, providing aspiring business owners with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed…

Applications for the Impact Academy Global AI Safety Fellowship 2025 are now open. Impact Academy’s Global AI Safety Fellowship is a 3-6 month fully-funded research program for exceptional STEM talent to work with the world’s leading AI safety organisations on advancing the safe and beneficial development of AI. They will select Fellows from around the world for…

Is your startup working on nutrition-based solutions to help women stay physically and mentally fit throughout their adult lives? Apply to the Nestle R+D Accelerator Women’s Health Challenge 2025. They are looking to identify and market innovative nutrition-based solutions that help women with their physical and mental health. This includes needs for reproductive health, fertility,…

Calling all women-led beauty product businesses in Nigeria! Here is an opportunity to showcase & learn how to unlock new opportunities for your Small Business under the SheTrades Commonwealth+ initiative. The ITC SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, funded by the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), aims to foster an enabling business ecosystem and improve the…

Applications are open for the Boost My Business Workshop. The Boost Your Business Workshop is a virtual program designed to provide women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with the skills and tools they need to scale, thrive, and drive long-term business growth. The Boost Your Business Workshop, brought to you by the…

The Stanbic IBTC Digital Skills Empowerment Program aims to provide free digital training, upskilling, and paid certifications to a select group of qualified Nigerian candidates. The Stanbic IBTC DiSEP Program is an intensive program that provides a unique opportunity for young people who are resourceful and passionate about developing the skills necessary to build a…

Applications for the Google Student Researcher Program 2025 are now open. The Student Researcher Program’s primary objective is to foster academic collaborations with students through research at Google. Join them for a paid Student Researcher position that offers the opportunity to work directly with Google research scientists and engineers on research projects. The Student Researcher Program offers…

The Vodacom Digital Skills Hub is aimed at equipping individuals with core digital skills essential for success in the modern workforce. Developed in collaboration with accredited organisations and subject matter experts, our comprehensive courses are meticulously tailored to address the dynamic demands of today’s digital economy. Developed in conjunction with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft and other collaborating…