A free, six month virtual programme that helps young conservation leaders in Nigeria and across Africa build, launch or scale an environmental project while growing their leadership skills.
Eligibility: Be 35 years old or younger when the programme starts on 7 January 2027.
Deadline
October 29, 2026
Location
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya
Funding or benefit
Participation is completely free for all selected participants, supported by the program partners and donors.
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The WISE EdTech Accelerator supports early stage education technology startups worldwide with dedicated coaching, industry masterclasses, investor networking and visibility at the WISE summit.
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Global, Optional Qatar specific track
Funding or benefit
No cash amount is published on the accelerator page; the programme offers coaching, masterclasses, investor networking and summit visibility.
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AcceleratorCloses 31 Oct
THE DO, with technology partnership from Anthropic
A two-year global entrepreneurship program where founders 18 and above turn an idea, prototype or problem they care about into an AI-enabled venture, with full and partial tuition scholarships and up to USD 2,400 in Claude credits for qualified participants.
Eligibility: Open to applicants from any country
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Full and partial tuition scholarships for a program with tuition of EUR 10,000 plus VAT, plus up to USD 2,400 in additional Claude credits for qualified participants.
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A global scale-up programme that gives each selected high-impact social venture funding of up to £150,000 plus structured support, with applications for the 2027/28 cohort open until 2 November 2026.
Eligibility: High-impact social ventures with a proven solution that is ready to scale
Deadline
November 2, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding of up to £150,000 for each selected venture.
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Applications are open for the Y Combinator Winter 2027 batch, the three month accelerator run by one of the world's leading startup accelerators. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.
Eligibility: Founders building a startup or a promising idea, worldwide
Deadline
November 2, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
No investment amount is stated in the captured source text.
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Applications are open for the Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant 2026, an opportunity supporting community-led projects that promote open payments, digital financial access, financial inclusion, and digital financial infrastructure. The programme provides flexible funding to individuals and community organisations working on practical initiatives that help their communities understand, explore, and benefit from more inclusive digital financial systems. Grant Benefits Selected applicants can receive: $500 to $3,000 in grant funding Flexible funding for eligible project activities Access to Interledger resources and the broader open payments community Opportunities to connect with practitioners working on digital financial access globally. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to individuals and organisations worldwide, including: Individual community leaders Civil society organisations Cooperatives Community and innovation hubs Hackerspaces and open-source communities Incubators and accelerators Startup communities Fintech and financial-access communities Social enterprises and mission-aligned businesses Research and policy groups. Projects serving communities in the Global South, r
Eligibility: eligible project activities Access to Interledger resources and the broader open payments community Opportunities to connect with practitioners working on digital financial access globally
Deadline
November 11, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Grant 2026, an opportunity supporting community-led projects that promote open payments, di
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Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA)
NIMASA's national accelerator for Nigerian maritime and blue economy innovators opens its call on 5 October and closes on 13 November 2026, with cash awards, a 12-week accelerator and a Demo Day investor showcase.
Eligibility: Nigerian citizens aged 18 and above
Deadline
November 13, 2026
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Prizes include cash awards, accelerator placement, mentorship packages, cloud credits, co-working space and introductions to investors. The portal states that the full prize structure will be published with the call for innovators, so no amount is confirmed yet.
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A ten month, cohort based leadership and peer learning programme for social impact practitioners aged 20 to 35, bringing 15 to 20 changemakers from around the world together to strengthen the community projects they already lead.
Eligibility: Emerging changemakers aged 20 to 35 who are actively driving social impact in their communities
Deadline
November 16, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Participants pay a programme fee of USD 900, payable only once selected into the programme, and scholarships covering 20, 50 or 80 percent of that fee are available to participants with proven need. The fees strengthen the programme and seed a shared GSA Fund that is awarded to participant projects towards the end of the programme. The week long Global Solvers Co Lab in Germany from 3 to 10 July 2027 is fully funded.
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A 10 month online incubation programme, running from 1 March to 31 December 2027, for innovators working on the deeper causes of nature and society challenges. Selected initiatives receive a CHF 10,000 grant plus tailored support worth up to an estimated CHF 60,000. Applications close 16 November 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT plus 1.
Eligibility: An early stage initiative at the intersection of environmental and societal change
Deadline
November 16, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
A CHF 10,000 grant for each selected initiative, plus access to a shared pool of tailored non-financial support estimated at up to CHF 60,000 in value. The non-financial support is not a cash award.
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International Trade Centre, through the Ye! Community
A global programme from the International Trade Centre's Ye! Community that gives young founders under 35 a ten week bootcamp, an accelerator with equity free seed funding of up to $100,000 USD for land restoration, coaching from business experts and a $10,000 USD award prize.
Eligibility: Applicants must be under the age of 35 by the application deadline
Deadline
November 22, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Equity free seed funding pool of up to $100,000 USD for the Land Restoration accelerator cohort, and a $10,000 USD Youth Ecopreneur Award prize per category.
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Orange Corners Nigeria, implemented by FATE Foundation with support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is selecting Cohort 16 of its six month incubation programme for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35. Participants get enterprise training, advisory, mentorship and access to up to 30,000 euros in funding support for prototype development and testing.
Eligibility: Aged 18 to 35
Deadline
November 30, 2026
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Access to up to 30,000 euros in funding support for prototype development and testing.
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A three month guided programme that helps companies turn their commitment to human rights and labour rights into a practical action plan. The 2027 cohort runs from February 2027, applications close 30 November 2026, and African companies can join through the Africa track or the global track.
Eligibility: Companies with a foundational understanding of human rights and labour rights that are ready to put it into practice
Deadline
November 30, 2026
Location
Global
Funding or benefit
This is a learning and implementation programme, not a funding call. The programme page does not state a participation fee.
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A fully virtual, free founder programme running a curated global cohort from 27 January to 2 April 2027, with applications closing 1 December 2026 at 11:59pm GMT+8.
Eligibility: Any early-stage founder, anywhere in the world, preferably with an MVP or product
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
The programme is free to join. The page prints no grant, equity or cash figure, the offer is mentorship, frameworks and peer support.
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A free, 10 week fully virtual startup program with Demo Days, running 27 January to 2 April 2027. Applications close 1 December 2026, with no fees and no equity taken.
Eligibility: Early stage founders anywhere in the world
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Free program, no fees and no equity taken.
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Applications are now open for the UNDP Timbuktoo Launchpad Programme 2026 , a pan-African incubation programme designed to support CreativeTech startups building innovative, technology-enabled solutions for Africa’s creative economy. Delivered through the timbuktoo Creatives Hub hosted in South Africa , the programme is an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) . It aims to help promising CreativeTech entrepreneurs scale their businesses through structured incubation, mentorship, investment readiness support, and access to a continent-wide innovation ecosystem. Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: Structured incubation delivered by leading African incubators One-on-one mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts Access to the Seedstars SIGMA platform for startup development and AI-powered guidance Investment readiness training and pitch development support Opportunities to engage with investors and strategic partners Participation in demo days and ecosystem events across Africa Access to the pan-African timbuktoo Launchpad network of founders, incubators, and innovation partners Potential pathways to acceleration programmes an
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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Applications are open for the Grow Enterprise Africa (GEA) SME Accelerator Programme , an opportunity designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises with the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed to strengthen their businesses and achieve sustainable growth. The programme is aimed at entrepreneurs looking to improve their business operations, develop stronger growth strategies, and build the capacity required to take their businesses to the next level. Programme Benefits Selected participants may gain access to: Business growth and development training Practical support for strengthening business operations Expert guidance and mentorship Entrepreneurial skills development Networking opportunities Support to improve business readiness for future growth and opportunities. Who Can Apply? The programme is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to: Strengthen their business operations Improve their growth strategies Build capacity for expansion Access practical business development support. Interested applicants should review the official application form for the specific eligibility criteria and requirements. Why This Matters Many small businesses strugg
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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A year round route into the Halcyon founder community. Submit one short eligibility application for a venture built around social, environmental or economic impact, and a pitch deck of up to 15 slides, and Halcyon reviews it on a rolling basis for fellowship invitations.
Eligibility: Founders of ventures designed to create social, environmental or economic impact.
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
No funding amount is stated for the eligibility application. Support offered through Halcyon fellowships varies by programme.
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A rolling pitch call that routes African tech founders raising a Pre-seed, Seed or Series A round of between $25K and $1M in front of investors actively writing cheques into African tech, after an editorial screen.
Eligibility: Raising a Pre-seed, Seed or Series A round
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
No fixed award: accepted companies are routed to investors writing cheques into African tech for rounds between $25K and $1M.
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Pilot Cohort of the InvestoVilla Pipeline Development Program for Entrepreneurs (IPDPE) , a practical investment-readiness and fundraising support program designed to help founders building ventures for African markets become more attractive to investors and better prepared to raise capital. Unlike many startup programs that focus primarily on entrepreneurship training or pitch competitions, IPDPE is designed for entrepreneurs preparing to raise investment or build ventures capable of successfully navigating investor due diligence and competing for funding opportunities. Developed by InvestoVilla , a founder-investor platform being built by AM-Steve House, the program equips founders with the practical knowledge, tools, and support needed to strengthen their fundraising readiness and investor engagement. About the Program Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges facing African entrepreneurs. As investors become increasingly selective and due diligence standards continue to rise, founders are expected to demonstrate stronger business fundamentals long before securing funding. Advertisement Rather than promising investment, IPDPE
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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ODF (One Day Fellowship for solo founders), listed with The Startup Opportunity
A week-long, equity-free founder experience in San Francisco built for solo founders building without a co-founder, with $800k+ in perks and a lifelong community. Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort are open now.
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
United States
Funding or benefit
Equity-free. The source states $800k+ in perks rather than a cash investment.
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A 13 month, fully covered venture-building programme for Kenyan, Rwandan and Ethiopian entrepreneurs who want to create new food systems ventures, with up to USD 28,000 in milestone-gated venture creation funding.
Eligibility: You are a citizen of Kenya, Rwanda or Ethiopia, whether you live at home or in the diaspora
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
USD 30 communication support during the one month Jasiri Jumpstart phase. USD 250 per month living support for the three months of the Residential Intensive. Up to USD 3,000 per team for prototyping and testing at the market validation stage. USD 28,000 venture creation grant per venture, disbursed in three milestone-gated tranches. Funds are released in local currencies, Rwandan Francs, Kenyan Shillings or Ethiopian Birr, using a predetermined annual exchange rate.
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Applications are now open for the Axis Sprint 001 Accelerator , a 12-week venture-building programme designed to help early-stage startups validate their business models, accelerate growth, and become investment-ready. The programme provides founders with structured support through mentorship, practical venture-building sessions, and access to a network of entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners to help them scale sustainable businesses. Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: A 12-week venture-building experience Expert mentorship from experienced founders and industry professionals Business model validation and growth support Investor-readiness training Access to a network of founders, mentors, and investors Practical guidance on product development, go-to-market strategy, and scaling Opportunities to showcase their startups to potential partners and investors. Who Can Apply? The programme is designed for: Early-stage startups Startup founders Entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas Teams building scalable ventures Businesses seeking mentorship and investment readiness support. Applicants should review the official application page for the complete eligib
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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UNDP's timbuktoo initiative, through its HealthTech Hub in Kigali, opens the timbuktoo LaunchPad to HealthTech startups anywhere in Africa. Selected startups are incubated by an accredited hub, mentored and connected to a continental network, with applications taken on a rolling basis.
Eligibility: Be based in Africa or building solutions targeting African healthcare markets
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
The call publishes no grant or investment amount. It lists incubation, mentorship, network access and investment readiness support, and states that pathways to acceleration and early stage investment are access to opportunities rather than a guaranteed grant, investment or acceleration place.
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Applications are open for Wema Bank Hackaholics 2026 , the bank’s flagship open-innovation programme supporting startups, innovators, developers, designers, creatives and problem-solvers across Africa . This year’s edition, themed “Powering Possibilities,” provides different pathways for participants at different stages—from people developing an idea to founders with existing products and organisations tackling social challenges. What Participants Can Gain Hackaholics provides selected participants with opportunities for: Funding and growth support Expert mentorship Business development support Strategic partnerships Market access Visibility within the innovation ecosystem Community and networking opportunities Participation in an accelerator programme for selected participants. The programme is free to apply and participate in , with no registration fees or hidden participation costs. Who Can Apply? Everyone is welcome to apply , including: Young entrepreneurs Startup founders Developers Designers Product thinkers Technology enthusiasts Students Professionals Creatives Social innovators. You do not need to be a programmer or have a Computer Science degree to participate. ( Hackaho
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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The Lagos State Government has commenced a three-day accelerator training programme to prepare organisations that will support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing affordable financing under the Lagos State Access to Finance for SMEs through Cooperatives (LASMECO) programme. The training, organised by the Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BoI) and Sterling Bank Plc., is aimed at equipping selected accelerator organisations with the knowledge and practical skills required to recruit, screen, prepare and support SMEs seeking access to single-digit loans. Speaking at the opening of the workshop, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Babatunde Onigbanjo, said the programme has moved from planning to implementation following the release of the Lagos State Government’s counterpart funding. Represented by the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Adeniyi Oladipupo, Onigbanjo said participants would be trained on the programme’s objectives, loan application process, beneficiary recruitment, monitoring and reporting, as well as the cooperative model that underpins LASMECO. He described the workshop a
Eligibility: eligible SMEs for financing
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
up to ₦10 million at a fixed annual interest rate of nine per cent through registered coo
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Applications are now open for the Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) , a multi-stage venture capital fund investing in technology and tech-enabled businesses across Southern Africa . Launched to accelerate the region’s digital economy, the Botswana Tech Fund supports founders from the earliest stages of innovation through growth-stage expansion. The fund invests in companies building Africa’s digital infrastructure while providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to regional markets. Funding & Programme Benefits Successful startups will receive: Pre-seed investment ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 through the Accelerator Programme Growth-stage investments for Seed to Series C companies Investor readiness support Product development and go-to-market guidance One-on-one coaching from experienced operators and investors Access to enterprise customers across Southern Africa Founder mentoring and peer learning Access to a partnership network offering over US$1.5 million in startup credits Support for regional expansion and fundraising. Who Can Apply? The fund is seeking: Technology startups Tech-enabled businesses Digital infrastructure companies Founders based in Southern Africa Compan
Eligibility: Who Can Apply
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding & Programme Benefits Successful startups will receive: Pre-seed investment ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 through the Accelerator Programme Growth-stage investments for Seed to S
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Applications are now open for the YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2026 , a growth-focused programme designed to support young entrepreneurs with established businesses who are ready to expand beyond their domestic markets and explore opportunities across Africa. The Export Accelerator is designed to help youth-led enterprises strengthen their export readiness, improve competitiveness and overcome some of the challenges involved in expanding into new African markets. The 2026 programme is open to young entrepreneurs and youth-led businesses in Rwanda, Uganda, Senegal, The Gambia, Zambia and Zimbabwe . The initiative is implemented by YouthConnekt Africa in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the African Union (AU) and aligns with efforts to increase youth participation in intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). What the YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator Offers Selected entrepreneurs will receive support designed to help them prepare their businesses for regional expansion and cross-border trade. Advertisement The programme will focus on helping participating businesses: Strengthen their export capacity
Eligibility: requirements
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding varies
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A six month accelerator for enterprise and B2B startups, with applications rolling. The program lists $450,000+ in perks and an optional small cash investment with average investment proceeds to the company of $30,000 net of the tuition fee offset.
Eligibility: Technical teams selling to enterprises, ideally with pilots or customers
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Optional small cash investment on founder friendly terms, most often a SAFE, with average investment proceeds to the company of $30,000 net of the tuition fee offset, plus $450,000+ in perks.
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Ideation Hub Africa African Masterclass Series 6.0 Impact
The African Masterclass Series 6.0 — themed “The Impact Accelerator: Funding, Technology, Innovation, AI & Leadership for the Digital Age” — is a mini-MBA style Pan-African Program designed to help changemakers, social innovators, Policy makers, CSR Leaders, Tech-Driven NGO Leaders, Community Mobilizers, Nonprofit Professionals, Impact-Driven Startups and Founders, Youth-Led Organizations and Activists, Development Practitioners, Donor Agencies, Advocacy Specialists, Sustainability Champions, Data and Research Analysts in the Social Sector, Social Impact Investors, Civil Society Organization (CSO) Leaders, Faith-Based Development Leaders, Gender Advocates, Digital Transformation Specialists in Development and Impact-Driven Individuals to launch deep before the end of the year. Ideation Hub Africa is excited to announce that applications are officially open for the African Masterclass Series 6.0 (AMS 6.0) — a bold, FREE 12-week Impact Accelerator designed to equip 2,500 changemakers, social innovators, social impact leaders, and NGOs across the continent with future-ready skills in funding, technology, AI, innovation, and leadership. Themed “The Impact Accelerator: Funding, Technolo
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Africa
Funding or benefit
Funding, Technology, Innovation, AI & Leadership for the Digital Age” — is a mini-MBA style Pan-African Program designed to help changemakers, socia
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Heels and Tech has opened applications for FemNest Lab Cohort 2.0, a five week incubator for women in Nigeria building solutions for female and family health. It runs on live workshops, expert mentorship and AI and no code training, and closes with a demo day in Lagos where ventures pitch to investors.
Eligibility: Women with a healthcare challenge they are passionate about solving.
Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
The programme provides milestone based venture support, and top ventures are eligible for milestone based funding. The provider does not publish a fixed funding amount for Cohort 2.0.
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