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IFAD

Call for Applications: IFAD Grant for Rural Policy and Investment Initiatives ( Up to $ 1.2 Million Grant)

Applications are now open for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Grant to implement the initiative “Leveraging IFAD’s Rural Sector Performance Assessment (RSPA) for Policy and Investment.” The grant supports organizations working to strengthen rural development policies, improve investment planning, and generate evidence that drives sustainable agricultural and rural transformation. The initiative aims to enhance rural sector policy assessment by supporting research, technical analysis, and knowledge generation that informs government policies and investment decisions. Who Can Apply? The call is open to: Advertisement Non-profit organizations Private sector companies Universities Think tanks Research institutes Consortia Applicants must demonstrate strong technical expertise and institutional experience in rural development, policy analysis, research, and knowledge management. Focus Areas Projects should contribute to one or more of the following areas: Rural development Agricultural policy Public policy Investment planning Research and knowledge management Evidence-based policymaking Sustainable development Food systems Expected Outcomes The grant seeks to

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline

July 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Grant to implement the initiative “Leveraging IFAD’s Rural Sector Performance Assessment (RSPA) for Policy and Investment

DataraFlow Cohort 2.0 (Free 6-Month Tech

Call for Applications: DataraFlow Cohort 2.0 (Free 6-Month Tech Internship Program 2026)

Applications are now open for DataraFlow Cohort 2.0, a free six-month online internship and talent acceleration programme designed to equip aspiring data professionals with practical, job-ready skills in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI. The programme combines structured technical training, real-world projects, peer accountability, and portfolio development to help participants build the experience employers seek. Unlike self-paced courses, DataraFlow requires consistent participation, weekly deliverables, and public documentation of learning progress. Participants will commit 15–20 hours per week over six months, completing hands-on projects while developing a strong GitHub portfolio and practical experience in modern AI technologies. Eligibility Criteria Applicants should: Have access to a laptop. Have reliable internet access. Be able to commit 15–20 hours weekly for six months. Be willing to complete daily learning tasks and weekly assignments. Be comfortable publishing projects on platforms such as GitHub and personal blogs. Be ready to work within a structured accountability system. Follow DataraFlow on its required social media platforms. Applicants will als

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applicants should: Have access to a laptop

Timeline

July 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

RELX Environmental

Call for Applications: RELX Environmental Challenge 2026 for Innovative Environmental Solutions (Up to USD 75,000 Grants)

Applications are now open for the RELX Environmental Challenge 2026 , a global competition supporting innovative solutions that improve access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and protect ocean ecosystems. The challenge recognizes practical, scalable, and sustainable initiatives that address pressing environmental issues while improving the lives of vulnerable communities. Individuals and non-profit organizations from around the world are encouraged to apply. Award Details Award Amount: USD 75,000 per winning project Total Prize Fund: At least USD 150,000 Funding Type: Innovation Award Award Categories Projects should focus on one of the following areas: Clean Water and Sanitation Ocean Conservation Focus Areas Applications are encouraged from projects addressing: Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Clean Water Access Ocean Conservation Environmental Innovation Climate Action Sustainability Community Development Nature-Based Solutions Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to: Individuals Non-profit organizations Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply. Projects should demonstrate innovative, practical, and scalable solutions that improve water, sanitation, h

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to: Individuals Non-profit organizations Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply

Timeline

July 12, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Award Details Award Amount: USD 75,000 per winning project Total Prize Fund: At least USD 150,000 Funding Type: Innovation Award Award Categories Projects should focus on one of

Digital Jewels Africa

Call For Applications: Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship 2026 for Nigerian Students

Applications are now open for the Digital Jewels Africa Scholarship 2026 , an initiative under the DJ Cares Scholarship Scheme designed to support outstanding but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students pursuing Information Technology (IT)-related degrees in public universities. The scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, software developers, IT governance experts, and digital innovators by providing financial support and opportunities for career development. Scholarship Benefits Successful applicants will receive: 100% coverage of university tuition fees from the time the scholarship is awarded until the completion of their degree programme Opportunities to learn and engage with leading IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) firms and experts Career development and professional networking opportunities Industry exposure through the Digital Jewels ecosystem. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Be Nigerian students enrolled in a Federal or State public university Be pursuing an IT-related course , such as: Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Information Technology Cybersecurity Electrical/Electronics Engineering (IT-f

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Timeline

August 17, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

ECOWAS Women’s

Call for Applications: ECOWAS Women’s Fellowship Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the ECOWAS Women’s Fellowship Programme 2026 under the Global Programme on Human Mobility in the Context of Climate Change (HMCCC II). The regional leadership and capacity-strengthening programme is designed to empower young women across the ECOWAS region to develop gender-responsive solutions to climate-induced human mobility challenges. Through training, mentorship, and leadership development, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to drive sustainable change within their communities and across West Africa. The programme is implemented by the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission, GIZ, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the German Cooperation. Program Objectives The fellowship aims to: Advertisement Strengthen the leadership capacity of young women in the ECOWAS region. Promote gender-responsive approaches to climate change and human mobility. Build a network of women leaders working on climate resilience, migration, and sustainable development. Support participants in developing practical solutions to climate-related displacement and mobility challenges. Eli

Eligibility: Eligible Countries Applications are open to women from the following ECOWAS Member States: Nigeria Benin Cape Verde Côte d’Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Why Apply

Timeline

July 19, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

Royal Academy of Engineering

Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2027: Up to £50,000 GBP Equity-Free Grant and UK Accelerator

The Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2027 offers up to £50,000 GBP (about $65,000 USD) in equity-free grant funding, plus an 8-month business incubation with expert engineering mentorship, two fully funded training weeks in the UK and Africa, and global showcase opportunities. Open to citizens of sub-Saharan African countries aged 18 and above building hardware or software with an early-stage prototype or MVP. Deadline 8 September 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC+1.

Eligibility: Citizen of a sub-Saharan African country, aged 18 and above, ordinarily based in sub-Saharan Africa

Timeline

September 8, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Up to £50,000 GBP equity-free, non-dilutive grant. About $65,000 USD. £85,000 total prize money awarded annually.

Digital Skills Development

Call For Applications: Digital Skills Development Programme for Young Girls, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (Cohort II)

Applications are now open for the Digital Skills Development Programme (Cohort II) , a free 12-week digital skills training initiative by the Women Environmental Programme (WEP) under the WomenPower2030: Feminist Accelerate Action for Sustainable Development Project . The programme is designed to equip young girls, women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) with practical digital and ICT skills that enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and participation in the digital economy. Programme Benefits Successful participants will receive: Free 12-week (3-month) intensive digital skills training Hands-on practical learning with industry-relevant tools Portfolio development to showcase acquired skills Job-ready digital competencies Improved employability and entrepreneurship opportunities Training from experienced ICT facilitators. Courses Offered Participants can receive training in: Office Suite Essentials (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Graphic Design Video Editing UI/UX Design Web Development using WordPress CMS. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Be a young girl, woman, or person with a disability (PWD) Be between 15 and 35 years old Have a genuine interest in digital skills

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline

July 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

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Transforming African MedTech Conference

Call For Applications: Transforming African MedTech Conference (TAMC) 2026 for Medical Device Hardware Technology Across Africa

Applications are now open for the Transforming African MedTech Conference (TAMC) 2026 , inviting innovative MedTech and Biotech startups from across Africa to showcase groundbreaking medical device and healthcare technologies at one of the continent’s leading health innovation conferences. Organized by African MedTech in collaboration with ecosystem partners, TAMC 2026 will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, clinicians, policymakers, investors, manufacturers, and development partners to advance Africa’s medical technology ecosystem. The conference will be held from 25–27 August 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi, Kenya , under the theme “Building a Connected, Competitive, and Transformative African Health System Industry.” Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: Opportunity to showcase their innovations at the Transforming African MedTech Conference 2026 Exposure to investors, healthcare leaders, manufacturers, and policymakers Networking opportunities with industry experts and strategic partners Visibility across Africa’s MedTech ecosystem Opportunities to explore partnerships, commercialization, and investment Access to discussions on regulation, ma

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline

July 24, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0

Call for Applications: Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Program 2026 ( Win Up to ₦10 Million in Startup Grants)

Applications are now open for the Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) 2.0 Grant Programme 2026, an initiative of the Edo State Government designed to support innovative youth-led businesses with funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities. The programme will award a total of ₦40 million in startup grants to young entrepreneurs across different stages of business development, helping them transform innovative ideas into sustainable and scalable ventures. Who Should Apply? The programme is open to: Youth-led startups in Edo State Entrepreneurs with validated business ideas Startups with a working MVP Businesses with demonstrated market traction seeking to scale Grant Categories Applicants can apply under one of the following tracks: Idea Track – Up to ₦2.5 million for validated business ideas (6 slots available) Build Track – Up to ₦5 million for startups with a working Minimum Viable Product (MVP) (3 slots available) Scale Track – Up to ₦10 million for businesses with proven market traction (1 slot available) Programme Benefits Successful applicants will receive: Startup grants of up to ₦10 million Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts Business growth and capaci

Timeline

July 15, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Grant Programme 2026, an initiative of the Edo State Government designed to support innovative youth-

Business Partnerships

Call for Applications: Business Partnerships Programme in Developing Countries 2026 ( Up to €300,000 per Project)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Business Partnerships Programme in Developing Countries (K2) under Lithuania’s Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund. The programme supports partnerships between Lithuanian organisations and partners in developing countries to promote sustainable economic development, innovation, technology transfer, investment, job creation, and business expansion. The application process consists of two stages. Interested applicants must first submit a Business Idea Concept, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full project proposal. Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to: Lithuanian companies Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Research institutions Educational institutions Consortia partnering with organisations or companies registered in developing countries Applicants and their partners must have operated for at least three years, except eligible startups developing innovative products or services. Expected Outcomes The programme aims to: Advertisement Strengthen international business partnerships Increase investment in developing countries Promote technology and knowledge transfer Support sustainable job c

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to: Lithuanian companies Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Research institutions Educational institutions Consortia partnering with organisations or companies registered in developing countries Applicants

Timeline

September 10, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding Details Successful projects can receive: Grants of up to €300,000 per project Funding of up to 70% of eligible costs for SMEs Funding of up to 50% of eligible costs for large en

Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech

Call For Applications: Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator Kenya (Cohort 9) – Up to $10,000 Equity-Free Grant

Applications are now open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator Kenya – Cohort 9 , an accelerator programme designed to support women-led, tech-enabled startups in Kenya with business training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and up to USD 10,000 in equity-free grant funding . Funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation and implemented by Village Capital in partnership with the @iBizAfrica Incubation Centre at Strathmore University , the programme equips women entrepreneurs with the tools, networks, and support needed to build resilient businesses and scale their impact. Programme Benefits Selected startups will receive: Opportunity to receive up to USD 10,000 in equity-free grant funding (awarded to the top finalists) Structured business acceleration programme Expert mentorship and one-on-one coaching Tailored business development support Investor readiness training Access to B2B networking opportunities Membership in the Women in Tech Alumni Network Six months of post-programme support through Village Capital. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Be women-led or women-founded startups Operate a tech-enabled business in Kenya Have an innovative product o

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline

July 25, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

up to USD 10,000 in equity-free grant funding

META AI

Call For Applications: META AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon 2026 (UP To US$5,000 Equity-Free Funding)

Applications are now open for the Meta AI Academy Nigeria, a multi-track artificial intelligence capacity-building programme by Meta, in partnership with 3MTT, Nigeria’s national digital talent initiative under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and delivered by Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN). The programme is designed to equip Nigerian developers, startups, students and early-career professionals with practical AI skills through startup support, self-paced learning and intensive technical training. AI Academy Nigeria Pitchathon The Pitchathon is the first of three tracks under the Meta AI Academy Nigeria. It is designed for Nigerian startups and teams developing early-stage AI ideas, working solutions or products built using Meta’s AI technologies. Shortlisted participants will have the opportunity to pitch their innovations live at GITEX Nigeria. Who Can Apply? The Pitchathon is open to: Advertisement Nigerian startups and teams building AI solutions. Nigerian developers working on AI innovations. Teams with an early-stage AI idea or working AI product. Applicants using or building with Meta’s AI technologies. What Selecte

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Timeline

August 21, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Prizes The top two Pitchathon winners will each receive: US$5,000 in equity-free funding Meta advertising credits An invitation to attend Meta’s