Opportunities for founders in Senegal

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IREX and the U.S. Department of State

Mandela Washington Fellowship 2027 for Young African Leaders

The 2027 Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring approximately 550 young African leaders to the United States for a six week, fully funded leadership and professional development programme at U.S. colleges and universities, across the Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management tracks. Applications close on Tuesday October 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm GMT.

Eligibility: Be between 25 and 35 years old on or before the application deadline; exceptional applicants aged 21 to 24 may also be considered

Timeline: October 13, 2026
Location: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya
Funding or benefit: Fully funded six week fellowship in the United States for approximately 550 selected participants, under the U.S. Department of State exchange programme implemented by IREX.

Checked September 24, 2026

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AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program call for applications card

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African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

AWARD Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship 2027, Cohort 2

AWARD has opened the call for the second cohort of its Women in Agriculture Leadership Program Fellowship, a two year non-residential fellowship that builds the capability, confidence and influence of mid-career African women agricultural scientists. Applications close on November 06, 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time.

Eligibility: Be a woman working in science and agriculture

Timeline: November 6, 2026
Location: Egypt, Morocco, Ghana
Funding or benefit: A two year non-residential fellowship delivered by AWARD under the Africa-Australia Partnership for Climate Responsive Agriculture, funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Checked September 25, 2026

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D-Prize Global Competition 2026: Up to US$20,000 to Launch an Organization Distributing Proven Poverty Solutions

A global competition that gives up to US$20,000 in seed funding to first-time founders building organizations that deliver proven, evidence-based poverty solutions to underserved communities. The 2026 round runs from 14 September 2026 with submission deadlines on 25 October, 15 November and 6 December 2026.

Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, including individuals and founding teams

Timeline: November 15, 2026
Location: Global, Kenya, Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Up to US$20,000 in seed funding to launch a new organization that distributes a proven poverty solution. The award can support initial programme implementation, team costs, early operations and pilot activities, and awardees spend the following months piloting their distribution idea and building the organization.

Checked September 21, 2026

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