Grants and opportunities for your next phase

Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

FAPESP Young Investigator Grant for International Researchers 2026

FAPESP is inviting researchers based outside Brazil to build independent research programmes in the State of Sao Paulo, with up to BRL 2,500,000 per proposal over 60 months and a maximum of 20 fellowships. Full proposals are due 19 November 2026.

Eligibility: A completed PhD

Deadline

November 20, 2026

Location

Global, Brazil

Funding or benefit

Maximum funding available per proposal is BRL 2,500,000.00 (two million five hundred thousand Brazilian reais). A Young Investigator Fellowship may be requested in addition to this limit. Scholarships and fellowships for research team members may also be requested under FAPESP rules, limited to one scholarship or fellowship of each modality per proposal, and relocation support for researchers living abroad can include airfare for the successful applicant.

Swarovski Foundation, with the United Nations Office for Partnerships

Swarovski Foundation Creatives For Our Future Programme 2026

The fifth cycle of the Creatives For Our Future Programme gives young creatives worldwide a 20,000 euro grant, one on one mentorship and educational support to develop creative work that advances sustainable development. Open to creatives aged twenty one to thirty working across design, art, technology and related fields, it closes 9 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. GMT.

Eligibility: Aged twenty one to thirty by the application deadline

Deadline

November 9, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

A 20,000 EUR grant, plus mentorship, educational masterclasses and industry access. The programme runs through September 2028.

UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme Cohort 2

Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates programme is now open. A UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership supporting young Nigerian innovators to incubate and scale youth led solutions driving inclusive socio economic development.

Eligibility: Young Nigerian with a youth led innovative solution in one of the focus sectors

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

Incubation, mentorship, capacity building and showcase support under the USD 25.8 million UNDP Mastercard Foundation partnership, pathway to scale youth led innovations

Digital Entrepreneurship

Call For Applications: Digital Entrepreneurship Training and Business Support Programme for Women and Girls in Northern Nigeria

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) is inviting applications from eligible women and girls in Kano and Bauchi for its Digital Entrepreneurship Training and Business Support Programme. The programme is designed to address the gender digital divide and expand business opportunities for women and girls in Northern Nigeria by providing practical entrepreneurship and digital skills needed to start, strengthen, and grow sustainable businesses. What the Programme Offers Participants will receive training and support in: Advertisement Entrepreneurship and business development Financial literacy Digital marketing Business planning Innovation Mentorship Business growth strategies Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Be a woman or girl living in Kano or Bauchi Be between 18 and 35 years old Be digitally literate Have access to a smartphone or computer Have an existing business or a viable business idea Be available to complete the training Demonstrate commitment to growing a business Training Location Kano or Bauchi Training dates will be communicated to successful applicants. Selection Process Applicants will be selected based on: Eligibility requirements Commitment to p

Eligibility: eligible women and girls in Kano and Bauchi for its Digital Entrepreneurship Training and Business Support Programme

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

MORE HEALTH for Africa

Call For Applications: MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 | Up to €80,000 in Funding for Healthcare Innovation in Africa

Applications are open for the MORE HEALTH for Africa Program (MH4A) Cohort 3 , an opportunity for African social enterprises developing solutions that address healthcare gaps and improve access to quality healthcare across the continent. The programme is a partnership between Boehringer Ingelheim and Villgro Africa and combines business support, expert mentorship, and catalytic funding to help high-impact healthcare ventures scale their solutions. Funding and Programme Benefits Selected social enterprises can receive: Up to €80,000 in catalytic funding Tailored business support Expert mentorship and coaching Support to strengthen business models and operations Access to relevant partners and investors Support to scale healthcare solutions and expand their impact. The programme is structured around incubation and acceleration , giving selected enterprises support as they move towards sustainable growth and greater healthcare impact. Who Can Apply? The programme is designed for African social entrepreneurs and healthcare enterprises working to address health disparities and improve access to healthcare, particularly for underserved communities. Strong applicants are expected to demon

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding and Programme Benefits Selected social enterprises can receive: Up to €80,000 in catalytic funding Tailored business support Expert mentorship and coaching S

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Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment

Call for Applications: Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF)

The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) is inviting eligible companies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions across Africa to submit agricultural investment opportunities for consideration. AATIF provides investment financing tailored to eligible projects, with the goal of strengthening Africa’s agricultural sector, supporting sustainable value chains, and improving access to finance within the agricultural ecosystem. Who Can Apply? The investment opportunity is open to three main categories: 1. Direct Investee Companies Advertisement Companies or projects directly involved in agriculture in one or more African countries, including: Farming Agricultural inputs Food processing Agricultural sales and trading Other agricultural businesses 2. Intermediary Investee Companies Large agribusinesses that operate as: Off-takers Service providers Credit providers to smallholder farmers Financing partners for local agricultural SMEs 3. Financial Institutions Eligible institutions providing financing to Africa’s agricultural sector, including: Commercial banks Microfinance institutions Savings and credit cooperatives Other agricultural finance institutions Investment Area

Eligibility: eligible companies, agribusinesses, and financial institutions across Africa to submit agricultural investment opportunities for consideration

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

WomHub Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital

Call For Applications: WomHub Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme 2026

Applications are open for the Accelerating African Female Founders to Capital Programme , a growth and investment-readiness programme supporting women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa who are building innovative businesses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM) . The programme is powered by WomHub and supported by the AfricaGrow Technical Assistance Facility, KfW DEG Impact and BMZ . It is designed to help women-led businesses strengthen their operations, prepare for investment, and position themselves for sustainable growth. Programme Benefits Selected founders will gain access to: Expert mentorship Business diagnostics Investment-readiness support Growth and business development guidance Networking opportunities A structured pathway towards potential catalytic funding Support to position their businesses for sustainable scaling. Who Can Apply? The programme is designed for women entrepreneurs in Southern Africa who are: Building businesses in STEM-related sectors Developing innovative products or services Looking to grow and scale their ventures Preparing to become investment-ready Seeking stronger networks, business support and access to capital. Applicants

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

FAO Green Cities

Call For Applications: FAO Green Cities Network 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting cities and urban stakeholders to join the FAO Green Cities Network, a global initiative focused on creating greener, healthier and more sustainable urban and peri-urban environments. The network brings cities together to develop and share sustainable solutions that deliver economic, social and environmental benefits. More than 300 cities are already benefiting from the initiative, which aims to support improvements for people and the environment in 1,000 cities by 2030. What the FAO Green Cities Network Focuses On The initiative promotes action across key areas, including: Urban and peri-urban forestry Urban and peri-urban agriculture Biodiversity and environmental sustainability Climate action and resilience Sustainable urban development Through the network, participating cities can access opportunities to connect and collaborate with cities around the world, exchange knowledge and successful urban solutions, and promote greener and healthier communities. The initiative also supports progress towards key Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Sustainable Cities

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

NANSInnovate

Call for Applications: NANSInnovate Competition 2026 for Nigerian Student Entrepreneurs

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its innovation and entrepreneurship competition, NANSInnovate 2026 . The initiative is designed to support Nigerian students with innovative business ideas and existing ventures by providing access to funding opportunities, investors, industry experts and business leaders. Announcing the opening of applications, NANS National President, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, popularly known as BABTEE, encouraged students across the country to participate in the competition. According to him, the initiative was created to address the challenges faced by young Nigerians whose innovative ideas often struggle to move beyond the classroom due to limited access to funding, mentorship and business opportunities. Advertisement “Across our campuses are brilliant young Nigerians with ideas that can solve problems, create jobs and build successful businesses. Unfortunately, many of these ideas never go beyond the classroom because of limited opportunities and access to funding,” Afeez said. He explained that NANSInnovate 2026 would provide a national platform for student entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas

Eligibility: eligible Nigerian students nationwide, including those with promising business ideas as well as students already running existing ventures

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

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Lagos Youth Climate Action

Call for Applications: Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund 2026 for Youth-Led Climate Projects (Up To $5,000 Grants)

Young people in Lagos with innovative solutions to climate change can now apply for grants of $1,000 to $5,000 through the Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) , an initiative supported by the Lagos State Government and Bloomberg Philanthropies . The program is designed to fund youth-led projects that promote a greener, cleaner, and more climate-resilient Lagos by supporting practical and innovative environmental solutions. Why Apply? The Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund aims to empower young people to develop innovative solutions that address climate challenges, strengthen community resilience, and contribute to a more sustainable future for Lagos. Who Can Apply? Applicants must: Advertisement Be part of a youth-led group. Be between 15 and 24 years old. Have an innovative climate action project focused on addressing environmental challenges in Lagos. Grant Amount Successful youth groups will receive microgrants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to implement climate action projects across Lagos State. Project Focus The programme seeks projects that contribute to: Climate action Environmental sustainability Community resilience Green innovation Youth-led environmental solutions Pre-La

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

grants of $1,000 to $5,000 through the Lagos Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) , an initiative supported by

ACE Startup

Call for Applications: ACE Startup Academy 2026 For Entrepreneurs ( Up to $20,000 Grant+6-Month Incubation)

Applications are now open for the ACE Startup Academy 2026 , a founder training and startup pitch programme designed to help aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into investment-ready businesses. The programme is organized in partnership with KOICA, SMEDAN, ACE Center, and the Soongsil University Consortium, offering participants hands-on training, mentorship, incubation, and funding opportunities. Program Highlights Successful participants will receive: Intensive founder training on business models, AI, and startup development Expert mentorship and hands-on support Opportunity to compete for $15,000 in total prize funding Six-month incubation programme Investor readiness and investment matching support Opportunity to receive an investment matching grant of up to $20,000 Demo Day participation Opportunity for a Korea Innovation & Research (IR) Trip Daily allowance during training Lunch provided Access to devices and internet AI tools and credits Certificate of completion Programme Timeline Founder Training 24 August – 18 September 2026 10 training days (60 hours) Pitch Competition 7 October – 12 October 2026 Approximately 50 teams will compete, with 10

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

grant of up to $20,000 Demo Day participation Opportunity for a Korea Innovation & Research (IR) Trip

LeadHER Foundation Women in Tech

Call For Applications: LeadHER Foundation Women in Tech Program 2026

Applications are now open for the LeadHER Foundation Women in Tech Programme 2026 , a free virtual training programme designed to equip women with practical, career-ready digital skills for today’s technology-driven job market. Organised by the LeadHER Foundation Institute, the four-month programme is tailored for female undergraduates, graduates, working professionals, career switchers, aspiring data analysts and entrepreneurs seeking to strengthen their digital and leadership skills. Participants will learn through structured virtual classes, hands-on projects, guided exercises and professional development sessions. The main program begins on 2 August 2026. About the Program The Women in Tech Programme aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical skills employers demand. Beyond technical training, participants will receive leadership and personal development coaching based on the LeadHER Foundation Institute’s ELIC Standard : Excellence Love Integrity Competence The program seeks to develop women who are technically competent, ethical, confident and prepared to excel in the workplace or as entrepreneurs. Advertisement Training Areas Participants in the main

Eligibility: Who Can Apply

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

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