Tag: Accelerator

Academic Hive for African Scholars is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Institute in Computational Social Science, Calabar (SICSS-Calabar) in Nigeria. The SICSS-Calabar is a fully funded week-long program that will take place in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, from September 23 to 28, 2024. The Summer Institute, funded by the Templeton World Charity…

Applications are open for the third cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program for Mums of African Descent 2024. The Umi Mentorship Program is one of the flagship products at Umi. It helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into…

Applications are now open for the Google for Startups Accelerator – Canada 2024. This 10-week accelerator program is designed for high-potential Seed to Series A tech startups based in Canada. Each accelerator has a cohort of 10-15 top startups who work together to solve specific technical challenges that will help them grow their businesses through…

Have a vision to create change in your community? Are you ready to share your youth-led innovative solutions and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals? Join the EU Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization Open Call 2024. This call aims to fund innovative local ideas from young people that contribute to achieving the Sustainable…

Applications are now open for the RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator 2024-2026. To address the world’s climate challenges, we require more than just good ideas. To have a meaningful impact, we need a diverse range of perspectives. This means that women and people from underrepresented communities must be more involved in the solution than ever…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Microsoft for Startups Middle East & Africa GrowthX Accelerator Program. The 8-week, equity-free accelerator program is designed specifically for AI startups! With the help of Microsoft and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, startups can learn from global experts, connect with the right corporate and investment networks, and access…

The Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) scheme, part of the Science, Industry and Translation programme, aims to increase the knowledge and awareness in UK universities of cutting edge industrial science, research and innovation. Eligibility Criteria The scheme covers all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine. The scheme is…

The African tech industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, with the continent’s startup ecosystem attracting over $5 billion in investments in 2022 alone. However, despite this growth, women’s participation in the African tech industry remains disproportionately low as only 20% of tech startups funded in Africa in 2022 had a female founder, highlighting…

Applications are now open for the 2024 World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards. The WFF Startup Innovation Awards, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), is a global startup competition that recognizes innovators and entrepreneurs using technology to transform agrifood systems and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The WFF Theme 2024: Good food for all,…

Suitable start-ups to be funded by develoPPP Ventures are chosen through an open call for applications. This occurs several times a year, lasting six weeks at the end of a quarter. The website will announce a new call for applications, open to all start-ups that meet the eligibility requirements. Requirements Your company is registered in…

Country: Nigeria Type: Entrepreneurs Sponsor: Wema Bank Wema Bank Plc, commonly known as Wema Bank, is a Nigerian commercial bank. It is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria; the regulator of the nation’s banking sector. Wema Bank is the pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, and one of Nigeria’s most resilient banks. With decades of…

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With great pleasure, we announce the opening of the second round of the African Union Civic Tech Fund (AUCTF), which invites innovative African projects to use technology to effect positive change. This call is for you if you’re passionate about utilizing cutting-edge civic tech solutions to promote citizen-led change throughout Africa. Selected candidates may be…

TechSis is an initiative of GetBundi Education Foundation committed to training 10,000 African women by 2024 in various digital skill sets for free. A registered trademark of the Foundation. GetBundi Education focuses mostly on those who are potentially left behind, especially girls/ women, internally displaced students, refugees, and the disabled. 500 African women was trained…

Applications are now open for the eighth edition of the BeChangeMake Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme presented by WorldSkills and the HP Foundation and supported by UNESCO-UNEVOC. BeChangeMakeris an annual online training program providing tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as the opportunity to tap into a diverse global network…

Applications are now open for the 2024 SME Growth Lab Accelerator Program. The SME Growth Lab Africa Digital Accelerator Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to support SMEs across Africa by providing them with resources, training, and mentorship to help build sustainable businesses. Requirements Must be a business owner based in Africa Must be between ages 18 – 40…

Applications are now open for the 2024 United Nations Global Compact SDG Pioneers Program. Every year, the UN Global Compact recognizes the extraordinary efforts of business professionals who are driving positive change by advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and embodying the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. These individuals, dubbed SDG Pioneers,…

UNICEF Youth Advocates Programme 2024 for Young Professionals Applications are now open for the 2024 UNICEF Youth Advocates Program. UNICEF and UN Volunteers have partnered to launch the Youth Advocates program, a talent recruitment initiative. UNICEF aims to empower youth, including those with disabilities, to drive change and advocate for children’s rights. UNICEF is partnering…

Applications are now open for Cohort 7 of the Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator. Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is Africa’s leading women in tech incubator, supporting calls for greater diversity in technology and more opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Standard Chartered developed the program in collaboration with…

Applications are now open for the 2024 Flat6Labs/Organon Women’s Health Accelerator Program. The Women’s Health Accelerator Program, launched by Flat6Labs and Organon, a global healthcare company, aims to support Femtech startups focused on improving women’s health and wellness in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT) region. The program helps to develop products, test market fit,…

The HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator Powered by gener8tor invests up to $100K in ten high-growth startups per year (cohorts of five) working at the forefront of agriculture innovation. The HudsonAlpha AgTech Powered by gener8tor leverages HudsonAlpha’s deep experience in agriscience; specifically agriculture genomics, plant breeding and crop diversity; with gener8tor’s national network of mentors and investors,…