Category: Grants
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African Business Hero Grant for Young African Entrepreneurs
OVERVIEW ABH aims to identify, support, and inspire the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are making an impact in their local communities, working to solve the most pressing problems, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy for the future. The initiative aims to be as inclusive as possible. Applications are open in English…
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AREF Women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme 2023 for emerging biomedical/health researchers
Application Deadline: 12 May 2023. The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Africa who are engaged in tackling the continent’s significant health challenges. We recognise the need to support a diverse community of scientists across Africa, therefore, this call is specifically open to female biomedical/health researchers. AREF is calling…
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Call for Applications: ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA)For African Women 2023 ($50,000-$250,000)
Application has opened for the fourth edition of ShEquity Business Accelerator (SHEBA). The 17-week accelerator program is powered by ShEquity Partners, an investment firm focused on African women. ShEquity offers smart investments for innovative and impactful woman-led businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program runs in partnership with MBC Africa to address the current gender funding…
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The James Dyson Award 2023 for Designers worldwide.
Applications are now open for the The James Dyson Award 2023 for Designers worldwide. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: July 19, 2023 The James Dyson Award is an international design award that celebrates, encourages and inspires the next generation of design engineers. It’s open to current and recent design engineering students, and is run by…
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Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023
Applications are now open for the Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: April 30, 2023 Applications are open for the Impact Amplifier Africa Online Safety Fund 2023. The Africa Online Safety Fund will be awarding grants to organisations that address one or more of the safety issues the internet facilitates.…
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Call for Applications: Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023
Deadline: March 20, 2023 Applications for the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program 2023 are now open. The Sir Emeka Okwuosa Women Enterprise Program (SEO WEP) is an impact investment program that aims to support 30 women-owned initiatives and MSMEs with business tools, grants, access to markets and business literacy for sustainability to accelerate and broaden economic…
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Call for Applications: Africa Online Safety Fund (Up to $50,000 grant per project)
Impact Amplifier is seeking applications for its Africa Online Safety Fund. Africa’s internet access has increased dramatically over the last 10 years with over 520 million people, or 40% of the population, now with access to the web. This has opened up many new opportunities for socio-economic development, including the potential for the internet economy to contribute nearly $180 billion to…
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Alibaba Announces JUMPSTARTER Fund for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide 2023 (US$4 million in investment)
Applications are now open for the Alibaba JUMPSTARTER Fund for Startups & Entrepreneurs worldwide 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: May 14, 2023 JUMPSTARTER is a not-for-profit initiative curated by Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund that provides a platform for all entrepreneurs and young people to jump start their dreams in Hong Kong. It is also a first-of-its-kind startup…
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Call for Applications: Africa Food Prize 2023 ($100,000 Prize)
Deadline: June 17, 2023 Nominations are open for the Africa Food Prize 2023. The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality of farming in Africa—from a struggle to survive to a business that thrives. The prize celebrates Africans who are…
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Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Program 2023 for Early-stage African Startups ($150,000 Per Startup)
Google has launched its Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Program 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. The Google for Startups Founders Funds provide cash awards — without giving up equity in return — and hands-on support to help Black and Latino entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses. Established in 2020, the Google…
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Call for Applications: International Women Day Conference 2023 Pitch Competition (N1,000,000 Prize)
This conference is a platform and beacon for all female entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, network and receive relevant tips on how to succeed as a female in every industry. This one-day intensive conference provides female entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet with other successful female entrepreneurs who are strategic and brilliant innovative thinkers; the event will…
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The SheTrades Accelerator Programme 2023 for women entrepreneurs
The SheTrades Accelerator Programme for women entrepreneurs and business support organizations in the Apparel, Accessories and Home Décor sectors is targeting women-owned businesses (WOBs) and BSO’s in the Apparel, Accessories, and Home Decor sector from Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa. It aims to support income generation and job creation for WOBs and their community by: Strengthening…
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Code for Africa Fellowships 2023 for Creatives ($1,550/month stipend)
Applications are now open for the Code for Africa (CfA) CivicTech Fellowships 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 19 February 2023. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering a second set of 4-6 month CivicTech Fellowships for mid-career digital strategists, digital creators, technologists, data scientists and UX strategists/designers to support open government advocates and partners in 55 African Union…
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Call for Applications: Lagos Cares Grant for MSMEs (from N100k up to N2.5M)
The Lagos CARES application portal is now open! The Lagos COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program is a state-level intervention that seeks to mitigate the local effects of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic at the state-level, by protecting the livelihoods of existing and newly poor and vulnerable households and supporting the recovery of local…
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The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates.
Applications are now open for the The Open Capital Analyst Program 2023 for Young African graduates. Here’s how to apply: The Open Capital Analyst Program launches high-growth career paths through a unique combination of intensive professional training and diverse business experience. The Analyst Role In this role the analyst support OCA projects and our clients in…
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SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Program 2023 (SGD $20,000 in Grants!)
Applications are now open for the SIF’s Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global Program 2023. Application Deadline: March 12, 2023 The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) believes in equipping, enabling and inspiring young changemakers like you to scale your social enterprises. The Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Global is a six-month programme that inspires, equips, and enables youth of different…
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Call for Applications: TERAWORK N5 million Business Grant 2023 for Entrepreneurs, SMEs and Startups
TERAWORK is offering entrepreneurs, startups and SMEs business grants worth N5 million! The grant is a way of extending a helping hand to small businesses by leveraging its platform to access vetted and expert level talent. The #GrowWithTerawork business grant aims to support small businesses by providing access to top-tier talent through its platform. Take…
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Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program for Women-led tech Startups 2023
Application Deadline: February 20th, 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders is designed to bring the best of Google’s expertise, products, people and technology to women-led tech startups up to Series A stage, based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The program includes content and mentorship tailored to the unique needs of women founders…
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CSI Energy Group OPEN Equity funding program for African women-led businesses.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2023 CSI Energy Group invests in women-led businesses within the energy sector in Africa, growing their business by providing access to funds and expertise to maximize their impact and profitability. The business can also fit into the energy ecosystem or the value chain of CSI Energy Group. It could be supporting the contracting side…
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Call for Proposals: Bloomberg Initiative Grant Program 2023 – Round 22
Application Deadline: 13 February 2023 The Road Safety Grants Programme has supported organizations advocating for the adoption and implementation of evidence-based policies to protect road users since 2012 and improve vehicle safety standards since 2017. The grants programme is supported by the Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety. Bloomberg Philanthropies funds the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road…
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African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2023 for African Female Business Owners (Cohort 6)
Applications are now open for the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: January 29, 2023 African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) is the accelerant behind hundreds of African female entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. AWEC is seeking the next 200 women who are ready to join the…
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BRAVE Women Grant for Female Entrepreneurs, Lead Firms and Business Associations (Receive between $5000 – $50,000)
BRAVE Women Nigeria in partnership with Wema Bank invites Female Entrepreneurs, Lead Firms and Business Associations to apply for its grant programme. Under the this BRAVE project, female entrepreneurs can access from $5000 – $15000 grant, while women associations can access up to $50,000 (naira equivalent) as matching grant to finance asset (for businesses in…
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Call for Applications: Flourish Africa N1 Billion Grant for Female Entrepreneurs (Winners receive up to N2M funding each)
Applications are now open for the 2023 Flourish Africa N1 Billion Grant for Female Entrepreneurs. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: January 29th, 2023. The Flourish Africa Grant for Female Entrepreneurs is a One Billion Naira Fund created to support and promote African female-owned businesses over 5 years through training, mentoring, and funding. The programme seeks…
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Call for Application: Cudos Foundation Grant Program 2023 (Request From $5,000 to $250,000 USD)
The Cudos Foundation Grant Program funds initiatives that power the development and growth of the Cudos ecosystem through our community of builders and creators. We fund talented teams aligned with our vision of creating a sustainable future that’s borderless, scalable, and secure. Our grant program has funding structured across three main categories, which provides support…
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Schneider Electric Bursary Program 2023 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Applications are open for the Schneider Electric Bursary Program 2023 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: January 15, 2023 Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. Through the bursary program, Schneider Electric is offering full and partial bursaries for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are passionate and want…
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RICE Business Plan Competition 2023 for Student Entrepreneurs (Up to $2M in prizes)
Applications are now open for the RICE Business Plan Competition 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: February 28, 2023 The competition, just completing its 22nd year, gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company. Hosted and organized by the Rice…
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Call for Applications: Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program 2023 for African Entrepreneurs (Get $5,000 Seed Funding)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program 2023 commences today, the 1st of January 2023. The application is open to Africans from all 54 African countries with scalable business ideas or a business that has been operational for no more than 5 years. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading champion of entrepreneurship in Africa.…