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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

Deadline

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

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

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

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

Deadline

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

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

Deadline

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

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

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Deadline

July 25, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

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

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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

Deadline

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 +

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

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

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

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

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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Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

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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

Deadline

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

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

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies

Indomie

Call For Applications: Indomie Scholarship Programme 2026 for Nigerians | Full Tuition Scholarship

Applications are open for the Indomie Arewa Success Scholarship 2026 , an education opportunity supporting Nigerian students entering tertiary institutions in the 2026/2027 academic session . The scholarship provides full tuition coverage for the duration of the beneficiary’s programme , subject to meeting the required academic conditions. It is open to eligible students attending public or state-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Scholarship Benefits Successful beneficiaries will receive: 100% tuition fee coverage Scholarship renewal every year, subject to maintaining the required GPA Coverage throughout the duration of the academic programme Access to the scholarship opportunity across eligible universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and specialised institutions. The application itself is completely free . Who Can Apply? The scholarship is open to Nigerian students who: Are entering tertiary education in the 2026/2027 academic session Are Nigerian citizens Have been admitted to a public or state-owned institution Have WAEC/NECO and JAMB results Register before the application deadline. Eligible institutions include: Public and state-owned universities Polytechn

Eligibility: eligible students attending public or state-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria

Deadline

August 31, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Funding varies