Manufacturing opportunities

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Breakthrough Energy

Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 Innovator Fellowship with Up to $500,000 in Catalytic Investment

Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 (Cohort 7) supports scientists and engineers building very early stage climate technologies with up to $500,000 in catalytic investment through a SAFE, plus mentorship and a global network. Concept papers are accepted through 2 November 2026, and the programme accepts international applicants from around the world.

Eligibility: Innovators building very early stage hard tech climate companies

Deadline: November 2, 2026
Location: Global
Funding or benefit: Selected Innovator Fellow projects can receive up to $500,000 in catalytic investment through a SAFE, alongside technical support, mentorship and access to Breakthrough Energy's global network.

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AJF and SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition, $20,000 for the winner with a pathway to $1,000,000 opportunity

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Africa Jobs Fund and SDRB

AJF and SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition, $20,000 for the winner with a pathway to $1,000,000

The Africa Jobs Fund and SDRB are running a business plan competition for entrepreneurs building export oriented businesses connected to Somalia. The winner receives $20,000, strong projects can reach pilots of up to $100,000 and a scale pathway of up to $1,000,000. Applications close 6 November 2026.

Eligibility: Entrepreneurs building productive, export oriented businesses connected to Somalia and its regions

Deadline: November 6, 2026
Location: Somalia
Funding or benefit: $20,000 for the winner, pilots up to $100,000, scale pathway up to $1,000,000

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ARSO 14th Continental Essay Competition concept note cover on the cotton to clothing value chain under the AfCFTA

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African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO)

ARSO 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 for African Tertiary Students

ARSO invites tertiary students across African Union member states, aged 35 and below, to the 14th Continental Essay Competition on advancing intra African trade through the cotton to clothing value chain under the AfCFTA, with cash prizes of $1,000, $800 and $500.

Eligibility: Enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in an African Union member state at the time of submission

Deadline: April 23, 2027
Location: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya
Funding or benefit: Cash prizes of $1,000 for first place, $800 for second place and $500 for third place, each with certificates of excellence.

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Bank of Industry with the Akwa Ibom State Government

AKSG Bank of Industry MSME Loan Programme 2026: Up to N100 Million for Businesses in Akwa Ibom State

A N4 billion loan facility for micro, small and medium enterprises headquartered in Akwa Ibom State. Micro businesses can borrow up to N10 million and small or medium businesses up to N100 million, on single digit interest rates.

Eligibility: You must own a micro, small or medium enterprise

Deadline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: A N4 billion fund. Micro enterprises borrow up to N10 million. Small and medium enterprises borrow N10 million to N100 million. Term loans at 7.5 per annum over three to five years, working capital at 8.5 per annum for up to three years.

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Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

FMN Exclusive Engineering Programme 3.0 for Young Nigerian Graduate Engineers

An early-career development programme from Flour Mills of Nigeria that prepares graduate engineers aged 27 or under for future operational leadership roles in manufacturing, production and plant environments. Applications are open through FMN’s official form and there is no published closing date, so apply early.

Eligibility: Hold a B.Eng., B.Tech. or HND in Engineering from an accredited university or polytechnic

Deadline: Timeline not announced
Location: Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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Manufacturing opportunities

Breakthrough Energy Fellows 2027 Innovator Fellowship with Up to $500,000 in Catalytic Investment

AJF and SDRB Somalia Business Plan Competition, $20,000 for the winner with a pathway to $1,000,000

ARSO 14th Continental Essay Competition 2026/2027 for African Tertiary Students

AKSG Bank of Industry MSME Loan Programme 2026: Up to N100 Million for Businesses in Akwa Ibom State

FMN Exclusive Engineering Programme 3.0 for Young Nigerian Graduate Engineers

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