Category: Accelerator Programs

Aspire Coronation Trust (ACT) Foundation is a grant making organization established in 2016 to support local, national and regional non – profit organizations working to address challenges and associated vulnerabilities across the African Continent.

ACT Foundation seeks to promote broad-based participation and partnership with other institutions and/or donor organizations aimed at building sustainable communities that provide innovative solutions to social, economic, and environmental challenges.

They provide organizations with grants to ensure sustainable action in areas that align with our priority focus areas. We also guide our implementing partners through every step of the grant process so that they are not isolated.

Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal with a detailed budget for the grants. After a rigorous review by independent consultants, and upon final selection of the proposals, organizations will be formally notified of the next steps.

Successful organizations from the proposal stage will be notified and invited for Interviews and physical visits if selected for grant award.

Funding Areas

The focus areas include:

• Health: Malaria, cancer (breast, cervical, and prostate), maternal and child health
• Entrepreneurship: Vocational  education, skills acquisition, financial literacy, and inclusion
• Environment: Waste management, water, and sanitation
• Leadership: Youth leadership development, thought leadership

Only projects within the four focus areas will be considered.

Eligibility

• Organizations applying for ACT grant must meet the following criteria:
• Work within the ACT Foundation’s focus areas of Health, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Environment.
• Be registered with the appropriate legal entity within their respective (African) countries for not less than two years (24 months).
• Be legally registered as a non-profit organization (GTE/LTD). However, if applying as a social enterprise, the Foundation will only fund initiatives that are not for profit.
• Show a strong governance structure. Details of the board of directors should reflect in the company’s registration documents. If not, please update.
• Show evidence of other sources of funding.
• Have a minimum staff strength of 3 part-time/full-time paid Individuals.
• Be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the project, i.e. not acting as an intermediary.
• Program/Initiative must be implemented within Africa;

The following are ineligible:

• Individuals
• Organizations with a history of mismanaged funds
• Political entities or affiliates
• Organizations advocating illegal activities or terrorism

Deadline: November 3, 2024

Apply here

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• Call for Application: NITDA Campaign Program on Cisco Cyber Security
• AU-EU Champions Programme for Digital Content Creators 2024 (3000 EUR stipend).
• Fully Funded Yale Young African Scholars Program in USA 2025
• Baker Hughes Internship Opportunities For Students and Graduates 2025

Applications are now open for the 2024 WomHub Mentorship Programme. The Mentorship Programme aims to empower female entrepreneurs in science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing (STEM).

This initiative aims to bring experienced mentors together with startups and small, medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) to share valuable insights and foster innovation.

The mentorship experience is central to all WomHub initiatives, and they believe that effective mentoring benefits both mentors and mentees.

The programme pairs mentors with mentees based on a series of criteria to ensure a productive relationship.

They look at supporting their programme recipients, cohort members, in the following pillars with both in-workshop learnings and follow on mentorship:

• Founder self-support.
• Product strategy through a thematic lens.
• Market access and go-to-market strategies for both traditional SMME’s and ventures.
• Operational efficiences.
• Commercial model.
• External factors to consider such as regulation, competitor analysis, macro-economic effects, cyber security, etc.
• Thematic expert engineers council.
• Pitch readiness.
• Investor landscape.
• Women in business and money through the lens that is specific to the thematic programme.

Eligibility

Mentors can be:

• Any gender
• A STEM or non-STEM professional
• Based in any country in the world. All mentoring engagements will be virtual.

As a guideline, mentors should:

• Have experience/exposure to the start-up environment in Africa specific to:
  • Strategy and Business Planning
  • Product / Market Fit
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Due Diligence
  • Business Operations
  • Human Resources (HR)
• Be able to commit to 6 x 1-hour monthly virtual sessions with their mentee(s).
• Respect the confidentiality of the mentee(s)’ ideas and innovations.
• Have previous mentoring/coaching experience.

Application

• Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis
• The WomHub team will be in touch directly around training dates and opportunities to engage with their founder community.

Apply here

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• Remote Full Stack Developer at JobMerge Consulting Limited
• ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2025 in Switzerland 
• Ray and Naomi Simpson Scholarship 2025 at University of Leeds, UK for Engineering Students
• Orange Group Management Trainee Programme

Take Your Female-Led Business to the Next Level!

Are you a Nigerian woman entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now for Growth4Her Cohort 4 and unlock the full potential of your SME

 According to the African Development Bank (AfDB) 2021 report, there’s a $42 billion gender financing gap in Africa. As an AFAWA Women Entrepreneurship Enabler, Growth4Her addresses this challenge head-on.

This investor-readiness accelerator program is co-created and implemented by Creative Space Startups, Sociocapital Impact Group, The Learning Gate, and ActivSpaces.

Launched in 2022, the initiative has received over 1,500 applications from Nigeria and Cameroon across its first

three cohorts. To date, more than 300 women entrepreneurs have benefited from the program, seeing tangible results such as increased revenue, expanded market reach, improved mental health through psychosocial support sessions, and enhanced business management practices.

Our vibrant, close-knit community of over 500 women fosters strong connections among our alumni, serving as a rich resource for opportunities, collaborations, partnerships, and first-hand funding and visibility opportunities. We are on a mission to support 1,500 women entrepreneurs across West Africa over the next five years.

Cohort 4 applications are open for Nigerian women entrepreneurs! 

This transformative program will empower selected women entrepreneurs in Nigeria to transform their SMEs into fundable, high-growth ventures through investment readiness skills, connect them directly to funders’ funding opportunities, and cultivate an ecosystem that supports their businesses.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Women-led businesses based in Nigeria
• Minimum 51% or 20% woman-owned with a female CEO/COO
• At least 30% female board representation (if a board exists)
• 5-300 employees
• Annual sales between US$35,000 – US$15 million
• Assets ranging from US$100,000 – US$15 million
• Commitment to a one-week virtual/physical boot camp
• Dedicate 3 hours weekly for mentorship over eight weeks
• Participation of C-level executives is mandatory

What You’ll Gain:

• Expert mentoring from seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who have walked the path.
• Receive tailored training to address your business’s needs and challenges.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women entrepreneurs and potential partners.
• Explore alternative funding options and learn how to pitch your business effectively.

• Receive psychosocial support and guidance to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Don’t miss this opportunity to become INVESTMENT-READY and take your SME to a new level!

Apply today to join women entrepreneurs who have achieved remarkable growth and success, equipped with mentorship, training, funding, and networking opportunities.

Deadline: Nov 22, 2024

Apply here

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• US Government TechGirls Summer Exchange Program 2025 | Fully Funded
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Cohort 4.0 is the next installment of our tuition-free fellowship training program, designed to equip students with digital skills and a platform to pursue a career in the technology industry.

About the Training Program

The LM Tech Hub cohort 4.00 training program has been designed to provide individuals with the essential digital skills and knowledge to flourish in the constantly evolving tech industry.

The program is offered both in-person and online.

Available courses

• Cyber Security
• Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Data Science
• Product Design
• Product Management
• Software Engineering

Benefits include:

• Dedicated instructors and mentors
• Hybrid training format
• Soft skills training
• On-demand videos
• Free internet service
• Regular power supply
• Ambient classrooms
• Free access to hub facilities
• Career preparation & internships
• Certificate of completion

Entry Criteria

• Minimum HND qualification
• Aptitude test and interview
• Must have access to a laptop
• Must be available for the entire duration
• Age – 18 to 30 years of age

Physical classes will be held at 105 Zik Avenue Awka Anambra State while online classes will be held on Microsoft Teams.

 Deadline: 30th October 2024

Apply here

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• Ministry of Steel Development Boot-camp Training Program 2024 For Nigerians
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