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iDICE Skills

Call For Applications: iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme 2026 | 300,000 Free Training Opportunities for Nigerian Youth

Applications are open for the iDICE Skills Training to Jobs Programme 2026 , an initiative under the Federal Government’s Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme aimed at equipping young Nigerians with digital and creative skills that can improve their employability and access to job opportunities. The iDICE programme is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s digital and creative economy through skills development, entrepreneurship support, financing and ecosystem development. What the Programme Offers The Skills Training to Jobs programme provides Nigerian youth with access to: Free digital and creative skills training Practical, employment-focused learning Career development support Opportunities to connect their new skills with employment Training designed to prepare participants for Nigeria’s growing digital economy. The broader iDICE initiative supports training, incubation, mentorship and entrepreneurship development across Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors. 300,000 Training Opportunities The programme aims to create 300,000 training opportunities for Nigerian young people , helping participants develop skills that can be applied in employment, free

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

Africa Intellectual Property Day

Call For Applications: Africa Intellectual Property Day (AIPD) 2026 “My IP Story” for African Entrepreneurs, Businesses and Innovators

Applications are open for “My IP Story” , an Africa Intellectual Property Day 2026 initiative inviting African entrepreneurs, businesses and innovators to share how intellectual property (IP) has contributed to their businesses, innovations, creativity and growth. The initiative provides an opportunity for African innovators and entrepreneurs to tell their stories and highlight the role of patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and other intellectual property rights in protecting and creating value from their ideas. Intellectual property is increasingly being recognised as a strategic business asset for African startups and SMEs. WIPO has highlighted how IP protection can help businesses strengthen their competitive advantage, attract investment and create opportunities for commercialisation. Who Can Participate? The opportunity is designed for: Advertisement African entrepreneurs Small and growing businesses Innovators and inventors Startup founders Creators and creative businesses Researchers and technology developers Businesses that have used intellectual property to protect or grow their ideas. If your business has a story about how IP helped you protect an innovation, build

Eligibility: requirements

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

Social Shifters Global Innovation

Call For Applications: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026 (Up To $15,000 In Funding)

Applications are now open for the Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge 2026, an international funding opportunity for young founders developing innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges. The challenge is designed to support youth-led projects and startups that are already creating measurable social or environmental impact in their communities. Funding Selected winners will receive multiple grant awards of up to $15,000. In addition to funding, selected founders can access learning resources, founder support, a global community of young social leaders, networking opportunities, fellowships, learning experiences and potential paid work opportunities. Who Can Apply? The challenge is open to: Advertisement Young founders aged 18–30 at the time of application Founders with clear decision-making authority within their project or startup Youth-led projects or startups addressing a clearly defined social or environmental challenge Initiatives that can demonstrate measurable social outputs or impact Projects contributing to at least one United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Geographic Focus Global Young impact founders from around the world are eligible

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

August 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding Selected winners will receive multiple grant awards of up to $15,000

Policy, Advocacy and Leadership (PAL)

Call For Applications: Policy, Advocacy and Leadership (PAL) Fellowship 2026 Cohort 3

Applications are now open for the Policy, Advocacy and Leadership (PAL) Fellowship 2026 , the flagship policy leadership programme of CYPA Africa. The fellowship is designed to develop a new generation of policy thinkers, researchers, advocates and public leaderscommitted to strengthening governance and advancing evidence-based policymaking across Nigeria. Who Can Apply? The fellowship is open to young Nigerians who: Are between 18 and 35 years old Reside in any of Nigeria’s 19 Northern States or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Have an interest in policy, governance, advocacy, research or public leadership Are passionate about contributing to positive change in their communities and Nigeria What the Fellowship Offers Selected fellows will participate in a structured policy leadership programme designed to strengthen their knowledge, skills and capacity in areas related to: Policy development and analysis Advocacy Leadership Research Governance Public policy Evidence-based decision-making The fellowship runs from September to December 2026. Application Deadline 24 August 2026 Advertisement Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline. Apply here: https://doc

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

August 24, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

TEEEM Foundation Community Impact

Call for Applications: TEEEM Foundation Community Impact Grant 2026 (Up to $30,000 in Funding)

The TEEEM Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant Programme, offering funding of up to $30,000 to nonprofit and charitable organisations implementing sustainable, community-driven solutions. The grant supports organisations working to create measurable and lasting impact through education, youth development, health, empowerment, entrepreneurship, economic opportunity and community development. Grant Categories and Funding Community Grants: $5,000–$10,000 for grassroots and local community projects Growth Grants: $10,000–$20,000 to expand successful programmes and reach more communities Transformational Grants: $20,000–$30,000 for large-scale initiatives with long-term impact Eligible Projects Funding is available for initiatives focused on: Education and youth development Health and essential community needs Equality and empowerment Entrepreneurship and economic opportunity Community infrastructure Sustainable community development Who Can Apply? The grant is open to nonprofit and charitable organisations with a demonstrated commitment to community-centred development. Strong applicants should demonstrate: Sustainable and measurable community impact E

Eligibility: Eligible Projects Funding is available for initiatives focused on: Education and youth development Health and essential community needs Equality and empowerment Entrepreneurship and economic opportunity Community infrastructure Sustainable communit

Deadline

November 1, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Grant Programme, offering funding of up to $30,000 to nonprofit and charitable organisations implementing sustainable, community-d

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Boma

Call For Applications: Boma Prize for Africa to Promote SME Growth Across the African Continent (Up to USD20,000)

The Boma Prize for Africa is an initiative by Boma Consult LLC designed to promote business education, youth empowerment, and SME growth across the African continent. This competition provides a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and business owners to showcase their ideas and bring their dreams to life through an in-person pitch contest. In this 2026 edition, we are focusing on addressing the challenges of growing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. If you are passionate about innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development, this is your chance to shine! Who Can Apply? Aspiring Entrepreneurs Students & Fresh Graduates Startups & Existing Businesses Unemployed Individuals Businesses Across All Sectors Africans Living in the Diaspora Business or idea must align with at least one UN SDG. Applicants from the diaspora must have their businesses operating in Africa. Deadline: Unspecified Apply Here : https://bomaprize.org/ Advertisement Share Related Posts: Ultimate 2026 Guide to the Top Business Enabling… MSME Africa Unveils Top 50 Remarkable MSME Founders… 15 Social Media Management Tools That Will Make Life… #IWD2023: Celebrating O

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Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

C3 EmpowerHer

Call For Applications: C3 EmpowerHer Program 2026 | Up to US$150,000 in Catalytic Grants for Women-Centered Climate Ventures

Applications are open for the C3 EmpowerHer Program , a six-month accelerator supporting women-led and women-benefitting climate resilience enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) . The programme is delivered by C3 – Companies Creating Change and funded by the Resilient Futures Fund (RFF) . It is designed to help early-stage climate ventures strengthen their solutions, access expert support, develop pilots, and become more investment-ready. Programme Benefits All selected startups will receive: Expert-led training through 8–12 virtual workshops Tailored guidance from climate, sector, and investment experts Mentorship and strategic support Access to C3’s network of VCs, development finance institutions, corporates, and impact funds Support to strengthen their business and climate-impact strategies. Additional Benefits for the Top 10 The top 10 startups will receive: Up to US$20,000 each in catalytic pilot funding 10 expert advisory board sessions A tailored strategic roadmap Pilot design support with market enablers An opportunity to showcase their venture to investors at an in-person Demo Day in Egypt in Q2 2027. The total catalytic grant funding available across

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

August 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Up to US$20,000 each in catalytic pilot funding 10 expert advisory board sessions A tailored strategic roadmap Pilot design suppor

YASIF Digital, Green and Employability Skills

Call For Applications: YASIF Digital, Green and Employability Skills Programme 2026 | Free Training for Youth and Women in Nigeria

Applications are open for the YASIF Digital, Green and Employability Skills Programme 2026 , a free skills-development opportunity designed to help young people and women in Nigeria build relevant digital, green, and workplace skills . The programme is implemented by Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild and other partners. Similar YASIF/IBM SkillsBuild initiatives provide free online learning, IBM SkillsBuild credentials, and career-readiness support. Programme Benefits Selected participants can access: Free digital skills training Training in green and sustainability-related skills Employability and career-readiness training IBM SkillsBuild-recognized certificates Career mentorship Access to potential job-placement opportunities Practical skills designed to improve participants’ employability. Who Can Apply? The opportunity is targeted at: Young people in Nigeria Women seeking to develop new skills Students and recent graduates Job seekers Young people looking to strengthen their digital and employability skills. Applicants should check the official application form for the programme’s specific eligibility requirements.

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

CBN Regulatory Sandbox Cohort 2 for Nigerian Fintech Innovators

Call For Applications: CBN Regulatory Sandbox Cohort 2 for Nigerian Fintech Innovators

Applications are open for Cohort 2 of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Regulatory Sandbox , an opportunity for fintech innovators to test new financial products, services, and business models within a controlled regulatory environment. The CBN Regulatory Sandbox provides eligible innovators with an opportunity to test innovative solutions while working with regulators to understand applicable requirements before full-scale deployment. Who Can Apply? The programme is designed for innovators developing financial technology solutions, including: Nigerian fintech startups Financial institutions Technology companies Innovation-driven businesses Other eligible organisations developing new financial products or services. Applicants should ensure that their proposed solution meets the CBN’s requirements before submitting an application. What Can Participants Test? The regulatory sandbox can support the testing of innovative solutions related to financial services, including new technologies, products, services, and business models that may require regulatory consideration. This can be particularly useful for fintech founders whose products are innovative but need to be tested in a control

Eligibility: eligible innovators with an opportunity to test innovative solutions while working with regulators to understand applicable requirements before full-scale deployment

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Location

Africa

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AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export

Call For Applications: AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme 2026 (Fully Funded 12-Month Programme)

Applications are now open for the 2026 AWIEF-NedBank Women Enterprise Growth & Export Programme, a fully funded 12-month enterprise and supplier development programme supporting established, black women-owned, product-based businesses in South Africa. The programme, delivered through a partnership between AWIEF and Nedbank, is designed to help participating businesses strengthen their operations, improve financial and market readiness, secure new buyers and expand into national, regional and international markets. The partnership aims to support 75 black women-owned SMMEs, with 25 businesses selected for each annual cohort. What Selected Businesses Will Receive Participants will have access to: Advertisement Practical business growth training Individual business diagnostics and development plans Business coaching and technical mentoring Supplier and retail-readiness support Financial and investment-readiness support Export development support Market-access and buyer linkages Opportunities to access corporate, retail, public-sector and international markets Eligibility Requirements To apply, businesses must: Be at least 51% owned by black women . Qualify as an Exempted Micro Enterpr

Eligibility: Eligibility Requirements To apply, businesses must: Be at least 51% owned by black women

Deadline

September 7, 2026

Location

Africa

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FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary

Call For Applications: FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary Programme 2026/2027 (Fully Funded )

Applications are now open for the FAWE Mastercard Foundation Bursary Programme 2026/2027, offering fully funded bursaries to young people in Ghana who face financial and other barriers to accessing tertiary education. The programme is implemented by the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Ghana Chapter under the FAWE/Mastercard Foundation Phase II Programme. The bursary supports students pursuing STEM-related programmes at selected partner Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Ghana. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: Advertisement Have completed WASSCE or Certificate II . Qualify for tertiary education. Demonstrate financial need. Be between 15 and 25 years old at the time of application. Be from any of Ghana’s 16 regions . Have already gained admission into one of FAWE Ghana’s partner institutions. Demonstrate commitment to giving back to their communities through service and development. Information provided during the application, including household and living conditions, may be verified. Partner Institutions Applicants must have admission into one of the following institutions: Accra Technical University Bolgatanga Technical

Eligibility: Eligibility Requirements Applicants must: Advertisement Have completed WASSCE or Certificate II

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

African Youth Water and Climate Engagement

Call For Applications: African Youth Water and Climate Engagement Initiative (AYWCEI) 2026

Applications are open for the African Youth Water and Climate Engagement Initiative (AYWCEI) , an opportunity designed to support youth-led and youth-focused organisations working on water, climate, environmental sustainability, and related development challenges across Africa. The initiative aims to strengthen youth participation in water and climate action by creating opportunities for young organisations to contribute to solutions, advocacy, community engagement, and resilience-building. Who Can Apply? The opportunity is targeted at: Youth-led organisations Youth-focused organisations Civil society organisations working with young people Organisations addressing water and climate challenges Youth groups involved in environmental sustainability and climate action. Applicants should review the official application form for the full eligibility requirements. Areas of Focus The initiative is particularly relevant to organisations working on issues such as: Water security and management Climate change and adaptation Environmental sustainability Climate resilience Water, sanitation and hygiene Youth participation in climate policy Community-based climate action Sustainable development

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies