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Schneider Electric Learnership

Call For Applications: Schneider Electric Learnership Programme 2027 – 12-Month Workplace Training

Applications are now open for the Schneider Electric Learnership Programme 2027 , a 12-month workplace learning programme designed to help young graduates gain practical work experience while building the skills needed for a successful professional career. Hosted by Schneider Electric South Africa , the programme provides participants with hands-on exposure to real business operations, project work, and professional development within one of the world’s leading energy management and automation companies. Programme Benefits Successful applicants will receive: 12 months of structured workplace training Hands-on experience on real business projects Mentorship from experienced professionals Exposure to Schneider Electric’s global business operations Professional skills development in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and project coordination Opportunity to build a strong foundation for future career opportunities. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Have completed, or be completing within the next six months, a National Diploma Have obtained a minimum average of 65% Be eager to learn and develop professionally Demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

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Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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AG-SME

Call for Applications: AG-SME Bootcamp and Pitch Competition Cohort 2

Applications are now open for Cohort 2 of the AG-SME Bootcamp and Pitch Competition , a fully sponsored program designed to strengthen agribusiness SMEs by improving investment readiness, expanding access to finance, and connecting entrepreneurs with Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs). The initiative is targeted at young agripreneurs seeking to scale their businesses, attract investment, and build sustainable enterprises within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Advertisement Be between 18 and 35 years old Own or operate an agribusiness Focus on one of the following value chains: Rice Maize Soybeans Program Benefits Selected participants will receive: Linkage and business diagnostics sessions Investment readiness training tailored for Ag-SMEs Opportunity to compete in the Pitch Competition and win up to ₦1 million in catalytic grant funding One-month post-bootcamp advisory and business support Access to experienced mentors, industry experts, and investment networks Programme Details Location: Lagos, Nigeria Date: August 2026 Format: Blended (Physical and Online) Participation Fee: Fully Sponsored The bootcamp is designed to equip y

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Advertisement Be between 18 and 35 years old Own or operate an agribusiness Focus on one of the following value chains: Rice Maize Soybeans Program Benefits Selected participants will receive: Linkage and business

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: up to ₦1 million in catalytic grant funding One-month post-bootcamp advisory and busines

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FG Power Force

Call For Applications: FG Power Force Program 2026 (Free Technical Training & Employment Opportunity for 5,000 Nigerian Youths)

Applications are now open for the Federal Government Power Force Programme 2026, a nationwide initiative under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI) aimed at training and recruiting 5,000 young Nigerians for careers in Nigeria’s electricity sector. The programme is designed to equip participants with practical skills in meter installation and maintenance through structured technical training delivered by the National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) and certified by the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). As part of the Federal Government’s efforts to address Nigeria’s estimated five million meter deficit, the initiative also creates employment and income opportunities for young people while supporting the country’s energy infrastructure development. Eligibility Criteria The programme is open to: Young Nigerians interested in acquiring technical and vocational skills Individuals seeking employment or income-generating opportunities Applicants passionate about contributing to Nigeria’s energy sector development Specific academic requirements have not been stated. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early, as only 5,000 training slots a

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria The programme is open to: Young Nigerians interested in acquiring technical and vocational skills Individuals seeking employment or income-generating opportunities Applicants passionate about contributing to Nigeria’s energy

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026

Call for Applications: Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026 | Paid Global Opportunities

Applications are now open for the Nestlé Internships and Apprenticeships 2026. As one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, Nestlé offers students and early-career professionals the opportunity to gain practical work experience through internship and apprenticeship programmes across multiple countries. These programmes are designed to help participants develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, and work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to real business projects across Nestlé’s global operations. About the Programme Nestlé’s internship and apprenticeship programmes provide participants with practical exposure to real-world business challenges across different areas of the company’s value chain. Internships typically last between one and six months, depending on the project, while apprenticeship programmes run for two to three years, offering technical and vocational training alongside professional and personal development. Advertisement Participants will work on meaningful projects, receive mentorship, and develop the technical and soft skills needed to build successful careers. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be full-time studen

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be full-time students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Be eligible to apply regardless of gender Demonstrate active involvement in extracurricular activities Possess strong interpersonal and co

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation

Call For Applications: Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026 for African Startups

Applications are now open for the Timbuktoo MineTech Startup Incubation Programme 2026 , a pan-African incubation initiative by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) designed to support startups developing innovative technologies for Africa’s mining sector. Hosted through the timbuktoo MineTech Hub in Zambia, the programme aims to identify and accelerate startups building solutions that make mining safer, cleaner, more transparent, and more sustainable across the continent. Selected startups will join the timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Network , gaining access to world-class incubation, mentors, investors, and AI-powered business support. Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: Structured incubation delivered by accredited incubators within the timbuktoo network One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and experienced founders Investment readiness support Access to investors and strategic partners across Africa AI-powered startup guidance through the timbuktoo digital platform Learning resources and business development support Opportunities to join a pan-African innovation ecosystem connecting founders, policymakers, and ecosystem partners. Who Can Apply?

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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Botswana Tech

Call For Applications: Botswana Tech Fund 2026 for Southern Africa Businesses

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

Timeline: 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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WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics

Call For Applications: WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program for Nigerians ( Up to ₦200m Prizes)

Applications are now open for the Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0, the bank’s flagship innovation programme designed to empower startups, developers, designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities. With a prize pool of up to ₦200 million, Hackaholics 7.0 provides participants with access to industry experts, investors, strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and one of Africa’s largest innovation communities. About the Programme Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon that brings together technology enthusiasts, startups, and creative problem-solvers to develop innovative digital solutions that address real-world challenges. The programme follows a hybrid format, combining virtual and physical activities, and culminates in a grand finale where top teams pitch their solutions to industry leaders and investors. Advertisement Focus Areas Participants can build solutions in any of the following sectors: Financial Inclusion Healthcare Digital Transformation Sustainability Education Social Impact Future of Work Benefits Successful participants will receive: Opportunity to win a share of ₦200 million in cash prizes and funding

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Commit to participating throughout the programme Be available for both virtual and physical sessions Be willing to share relevant business data for mentorship purposes Demonstrate readiness to engage with customer

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: prize pool of up to ₦200 million, Hackaholics 7.0 provides participants with access to industry experts, investors, strategic par

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Dangote Cement Undergraduate Engineering Research

Call for Applications: Dangote Cement Undergraduate Engineering Research Competition 2026 (Up to ₦1.5 Million)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Dangote Cement Industry-Based Engineering Research Competition, an initiative sponsored by Dangote Cement Plc and organized by the Academic & Research Board (ARB) of the University of Lagos Engineering Society (ULES). The competition is designed to encourage undergraduate engineering students to develop innovative, practical, and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges in the cement manufacturing industry while bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial practice. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be currently enrolled undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria Apply as a team of 2–4 students Belong to the same university Submit original and unpublished work Select one competition challenge track Multidisciplinary engineering teams are encouraged. Previous experience in the cement industry is not required. Prize Pool Successful teams will compete for a total of ₦1.5 million in cash prizes: 1st Place: ₦700,000 + Certificate 2nd Place: ₦500,000 + Certificate 3rd Place: ₦300,000 + Certificate Participants will also receive: Professional mentorship from industry experts Networking opportunities with engineering professi

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be currently enrolled undergraduate engineering students in Nigeria Apply as a team of 2–4 students Belong to the same university Submit original and unpublished work Select one competition challenge track Multidi

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Prize Pool Successful teams will compete for a total of ₦1.5 million in cash prizes: 1st Place: ₦700,000 + Certificate 2nd Place: ₦500,000 +

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African Fashion FundLab

Call for Applications: African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded Business Development Program for Fashion Entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the African Fashion FundLab Fellowship 2026, a fully funded business development programme designed to help fashion entrepreneurs in Nigeria build sustainable, investment-ready businesses. The fellowship is specifically designed for established fashion business owners seeking to strengthen their operations, improve financial management, attract investment, and scale their brands through practical, hands-on learning and expert mentorship. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Own a registered fashion business Have operated their business for at least three (3) years Be available to participate in the fellowship in person Why You Should Apply The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship offers fashion entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their businesses through practical learning, expert guidance, and investment readiness support. Participants will leave the programme with the knowledge, tools, and network needed to build profitable and sustainable fashion brands. Advertisement What You’ll Learn Participants will gain practical skills to: Build and scale a sustainable fashion business Develop profitable business models and increase revenue Position the

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Own a registered fashion business Have operated their business for at least three (3) years Be available to participate in the fellowship in person Why You Should Apply The African Fashion FundLab Fellowship offer

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026

Call for Applications: UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026

Applications are now open for the UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026 , an opportunity for young African leaders to help shape the United Nations Development Program’s (UNDP) youth agenda across the continent. UNDP is seeking 11 exceptional young leaders from Africa’s five regions and the diaspora to serve on a two-year advisory council that will co-create and influence programmes designed to advance youth development, innovation, and inclusive growth across Africa. Council members will work alongside UNDP teams in Addis Ababa, Dakar, Nairobi, and Pretoria while engaging with Country Offices in 46 African countries to help design, implement, monitor, and evaluate youth-focused initiatives. Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be an African national aged 18–34 years at the time of selection. Live in Africa or be part of the African diaspora (a maximum of two positions are reserved for diaspora applicants). Demonstrate leadership, innovation, or community engagement experience in areas such as: Systems thinking Communication Governance Political transitions Peacebuilding Climate action Mental health Gender equality Green, blue, or orange economy Poverty reduction Digital inn

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be an African national aged 18–34 years at the time of selection

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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She Leads Africa BoostHer

Call For Applications: She Leads Africa BoostHer Programme 2026 for Young Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

Applications are open for the She Leads Africa (SLA) BoostHer Programme 2026 , a programme designed to help young Nigerian women develop the skills, confidence and support needed to build businesses and achieve greater economic independence. The programme is delivered by She Leads Africa in collaboration with Jobberman and combines self-paced learning, live masterclasses, mentorship, networking and practical business support. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to Nigerian women aged 18–35 , including women who: Have an innovative business idea Are already running a business Want to develop their entrepreneurial skills Are students or recent graduates Want to turn an existing skill into a source of income. What Does the Programme Offer? Participants can access: Expert-led training Self-paced digital courses Live weekly masterclasses Business mentorship and networking Business ideation and branding training Financial management and leadership skills Career development support Business and job opportunities Potential funding through grants and business pitch opportunities A community of ambitious Nigerian women. Skills You Can Learn Entrepreneurial participants can develop skills in

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Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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FAO Young Professionals

Call For Applications: FAO Young Professionals Program 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Young Professionals Programme (YPP), a competitive recruitment initiative designed for talented young professionals seeking to build an international career with FAO. The programme targets qualified young professionals, particularly nationals from non-represented and underrepresented FAO member countries, with priority consideration given to candidates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and developing countries. Selected Young Professional Officers will work alongside international and national staff and contribute to the identification, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of FAO programmes and activities. About the Programme Young Professional Officers may work on assignments with country-specific, regional, sector-based or thematic focuses under the supervision of senior FAO staff. Successful candidates will receive a two-year fixed-term contract , subject to a one-year probationary period. Advertisement Young Professional Officers are generally appointed at the P-1 step 1 level and mo

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Funding varies

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