Tag: Accelerator Programs

Applications are now open for the 2025 NaijaCoder Summer Coding Program. The NaijaCoder summer camp is a free summer coding program for high school students in Nigeria. NaijaCoder offers free tutorials on algorithms and computer programming. The majority of Nigerian high school students have had little or no exposure to the fundamentals of algorithms and…

The Boost Your Business Workshop, brought to you by NerdzFactory Foundation, through the support of Access, is designed to engage and empower women and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to thrive in a competitive market According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS, 2023), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) contribute 48% of Nigeria’s…

Applications are now open for the SDG Innovation Accelerator 2024-2025 for Young Professionals. The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a one-of-a-kind opportunity available to UN Global Compact member companies. It enables young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that is consistent with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This intensive…

Applications are open for the YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program – Onsite Cohort 52. The YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa provides young African leaders with the necessary skills, tools, and opportunities to serve their organizations, communities, and countries better. Cohort 52 application which is currently open would offer in-person training in leadership for…

Welcome to Value4Her, an initiative by AGRA and AMI designed to empower women agripreneurs across Africa. This program seeks to improve the business landscape for women-led agribusinesses in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda by connecting them with gender-focused partners and service providers tailored to their unique needs. The AMI-AGRA-Value4Her partnership is focused on transforming African agriculture by…

The African Union International Center for Girls and Women’s Education has launched the call for applications for the Capacity Building Program of  Youth Champions on Gender Equality in Education: 2024 Session. The program, which has been running under the aegis of the Department of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation of the African Union Commission, is in its 6th edition.…

Do you want to make a difference on social media? Join a global network of environmental content creators driving action for sustainable landscapes and climate justice. Whether you have 500 or 50,000 followers, your voice can spark meaningful change! Apply now for the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Social Media Ambassador Program 2025. The GLF Social Media…

Are you a singer, songwriter, musician, rapper, or producer in Abuja, between the ages of 18 and 35 Here’s an exciting opportunity for you! The YES Academy Nigeria is calling on talented creatives like you to apply for its 2025 program, taking place from January 31st to February 7th. This FREE workshop offers a week…

Join our comprehensive digital innovation training program designed specifically for female entrepreneurs (Femprenuers) aged 18-35. SheDIRACT, which stands for She Digital, Innovative, Resilience, and Communication Training is a development initiative designed by women, with women, and for women. Implemented as a program of Cath-Tech Academy in partnership with AfriPRIME a youth organization dedicated to empowerment through sustainable…

The training workshop is an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB)’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab (The Lab), with funding from the European Commission and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The project titled: “Leveraging Research, STEM, Business Management and Training Capabilities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Research Centres for Strengthening Innovation…

About ALX Ventures ALX Ventures is a platform designed to empower Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an aspiring, new, or seasoned entrepreneur, ALX Ventures provides the resources and support needed to launch, accelerate, and scale your startup. Our mission is to partner with African talent to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Applications are now open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. The Aspire Leaders Program invites low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates from around the world to take part in a free online immersive leadership journey that includes professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by…

Applications are open for the Safe Online Campus Ambassadors Program 2024-2025. The Safe Online with Meta Campus Ambassador Programme offers students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria the opportunity to champion digital literacy and online safety on their campuses. Safe Online with Meta is a digital literacy and online safety campaign targeted at equipping Nigerian citizens with…

The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy has launched an exciting opportunity for young mental health advocates across Africa and in the diaspora. In partnership with the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy will be hosting the SHAPE Africa Youth Summit from November 14-16, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.…

Welcome to Green Innovation Challenge (GIC) 2024 – Empowering Innovation through access to funding. GIC is dedicated to providing access to funding for startups, MSMEs, SMEs, cooperatives, and social enterprises that are driving innovation and positive environmental change. It is open to applicants in agriculture, clean tech, and social enterprise, and is designed to connect…

The GAIN Entrepreneurship Masterclass for Women (Nigeria) is an empowerment program by Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) in sponsored by Development Bank of Nigeria PLC (DBN). This program is designed to equip 350 young women entrepreneurs who would be selected from across Nigeria with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills to build and scale their businesses, become economically…

Are you ready to strengthen the feminist movement across Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo? We invite passionate individuals to apply for our transformative program aimed at empowering young feminist leaders and enhancing the capacities of women-led organizations in the region. Program Overview Our program offers an incredible opportunity for individuals dedicated to…

Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa 2024. This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A Black-led technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across South Africa. This cohort of the Google for Startups…

Applications are now open for the 2024 UNEP CTCN Youth Climate Innovation Programme. The YCI Programme offers young innovators a clear path from ideation to scaling groundbreaking climate technologies in developing countries across four regions: Asia and the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and the Middle East and North Africa. Each component…

SHE CAN with ICT – Skill Up Registration Now Open! In an ever-evolving digital world, the need for technological skills is paramount, especially for entrepreneurs aiming to stand out and thrive. The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) is thrilled to announce the latest edition of our transformative program: SHE CAN with ICT. Designed specifically for female…

The Program AfriSoc is committed to increasing the representation of African students at Oxford by providing scholarship application support and mentorship. Through this program, we waive application fees for our applicants and match them with mentors in their areas of interest. These mentors will offer guidance and support throughout the application process, ensuring that applicants…

The Program AfriSoc is committed to increasing the representation of African students at Oxford by providing scholarship application support and mentorship. Through this program, we waive application fees for our applicants and match them with mentors in their areas of interest. These mentors will offer guidance and support throughout the application process, ensuring that applicants…