Grants and opportunities for your next phase

Alchemist Accelerator

Alchemist Accelerator Flagship Program

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.

INSEAD AI Venture Lab

INSEAD AI Founder Sprint 2027

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.

Y Combinator

Y Combinator Winter 2027 Batch Applications

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

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Jasiri

Jasiri Talent Investor Cohort 9 for Food Systems Entrepreneurs in East Africa

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.

Halcyon

Halcyon Open Application: Apply Year Round to Join a Global Community of Impact Driven Founders

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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ODF (One Day Fellowship for solo founders), listed with The Startup Opportunity

ODF Solo Founder Program, Fall 2026 Cohort

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.

EWOR

EWOR Deep-Tech Startup Studio and Pre-Seed Investment

A deep-tech startup studio and pre-seed investor backing science-based ventures with up to €500,000 plus mentorship from founders and operators who have built large companies.

Eligibility: Founders building deep tech and science-based ventures in Europe

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Germany, Austria, Switzerland

Funding or benefit

Up to €500,000 pre-seed investment alongside mentorship

AU-Startups

AU-Startups Dealflow, Pre-Seed to Series A Pitch Call

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.

Unearthodox

Unearthodox Exploration Co-Lab 2027 for Systems Innovators

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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Grow Enterprise Africa (GEA) SME

Call For Applications: Grow Enterprise Africa (GEA) SME Accelerator Programme

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

YouthConnekt Africa Export

Call for Applications: YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2026 Supports Young Entrepreneurs to Expand Across African Markets

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

Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech

Call For Applications: Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 For Entrepreneurs | Up to US$35,000 in Equity-Free Funding

Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 , a programme supporting women-led and gender-diverse technology startups in Egypt . The programme aims to help women entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses through funding opportunities, expert support, tailored workshops and access to the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem. What the Programme Offers Selected startups can receive: Up to US$35,000 in equity-free funding Access to Standard Chartered’s global networks Expert mentorship and business support Tailored workshops to support business growth Support in areas such as business strategy and governance Opportunities to connect with the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Who Can Apply? Applicants must meet the following criteria: Have a gender-diverse team with at least one female co-founder Operate an early-stage startup that has been active for at least one year Have at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Be at the seed or pre-Series A stage Demonstrate that their solution is innovative and scalable Show the technology’s sustainable environmental, social or economic impact Be registered and operating in Egypt Be available to participate in

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

funding opportunities, expert support, tailored workshops and access to the wider entrepreneurial ecosystem