Category: Accelerator Programs
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Wema Bank/LLF Accelerator Program 2024 |N1 million equity-free funding, Mentorship and training from industry experts
A six-week training program for leather designers is being organized by Wema Bank in collaboration with Lagos Leather Fair. In an effort to promote creativity, business development, and industry knowledge, the LLF Accelerator is a program that empowers and accelerates the growth of leather designers and entrepreneurs. Emerging leather brands will have access to resources,…
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Oribi x AfriFOODlinks Incubation Program 2024 for sustainable agri-food businesses
Oribi runs this programme, which is powered by AfriFOODlinks and based in Cape Town. Its mission is to enable and support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs into successful social entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector. The program also focuses on implementing a circular business model. This approach seeks to promote inclusive growth and food system transformation…
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Call For Applications: Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program 2024 [Cohort 17]
The Mentor-Intern Program offered by the Global Citizenship Foundation is a unique internship opportunity for high-potential young individuals to gain professional experience and develop critical leadership competencies at a global workplace. This carefully-curated and rigorously-enhanced program offers an immersive and impactful experience, aimed at fostering the holistic growth and development of its participants. Designed with…
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Lagos State Employability Trust Fund/ United States African Development Foundation (LSETF/USADF) employability program
Lagos State Employability Trust Fund/ United States African Development Foundation (LSETF/USADF) employability program Are you between 18 and 35 years old, unemployed, and looking to kickstart your career by acquiring a skill in Digital Marketing, Sales, and Office Administration or do you know someone who does? Apply with Leapworld Limited in the next batch of…
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The Pan-Atlantic University/MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) 2024 for Nigerian media practitioners |All expense paid trip to South Africa
Applications are now open for the 2024 MTN Media Innovation Programme. The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a 6-week, six-month program for Nigerian media practitioners. The program will broaden participants’ knowledge and skill sets, as well as help them understand the changing media landscape and how to use technology effectively to create impactful media…
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Call for Applications: Africa Tech Startup Forum |A Market Access and Acceleration Program
The Africa Tech Startup Forum is a Market Access and Acceleration Program that aims to prepare, train, expose, and connect tech startups to opportunities. The program takes place both virtually and in person, with the goal of showcasing exceptional tech innovations emerging from Africa and providing a platform for them to thrive. Collaboration with experts…
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3MTT Knowledge Showcase – February (How to Apply plus Tips for Winning)
3MTT Knowledge Showcase February edition is out Every month, the 3MTT program organizes a showcase where the winners receive different gadgets and prizes. Applications are now open for the February edition of the 3MTT February showcase competition. For this month, the prizes are laptops and mi-fis for the winners. What is 3MTT 3MTT stands for…
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Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program For Women-led SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon
Creative Space Startups, a non-profit organization, has opened applications for the third cohort of Growth4Her where 100 women-led SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon will be selected for empowerment.  Growth4Her operates as a consortium involving Creative Space Startups, SocioCapital Impact Group, The Learning Gate, and ActivSpaces, overseeing the management of the Cohort. The investor readiness accelerator program is designed to support and empower women…
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The eTrade for Women Advocates: Call for women entrepreneurs
The eTrade for Women Advocates are accomplished and powerful female entrepreneurs dedicated to closing the gender gap. The Advocates are appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. They serve as role models and help to forge a new path for women digital entrepreneurs around the world. They share their…
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The Vital Voices (VV) Visionaries Program 2024 for Emerging Women Leaders
Applications are open for the 2024 Vital Voices (VV) Visionaries program. A signature program for women visionaries who are influencing the future they want to see, the perception of what makes a leader, and what it takes to become a leader – in their own unique way. The VV Visionaries initiative, a cooperation between Vital…
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Google For Startups Growth Academy: AI For Health 2024 for healthcare and wellbeing startup
Applications are now available for the 2024 Google For Startups Growth Academy.A three-month program that equips healthcare and wellness businesses using AI with critical growth skills, internationalization methods, and Google resources to help them scale and develop sustainably. Featuring a series of workshops, mentoring and networking events, the program helps founders develop data-driven strategies for…
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Harvard University Aspire Leaders Program 2024 | Fully Funded
Harvard University’s Aspire Leaders Program 2024 provides a fully supported opportunity for young students. Harvard Business School academics established this leadership program to better the lives of marginalized kids around the world and enable them to have an impact on their communities. This fully financed leadership program is designed exclusively for people from low-income homes.…
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Call for Applications: She Leads Africa’s Business Accelerator Program for Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs 2024
Why apply? Get personalized coaching from experienced business coaches, business courses, and opportunity to pitch to investors. She Leads Africa empowers young African women to achieve their professional goals via engaging and life-changing programs and events. We have trained and assisted over 13000 women in Africa’s businesses and careers. Eligibility Criteria: A business with at…
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Call for Applications: YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa Program 2024 (Cohorts 55 & 56)
The YALI Regional Leadership Center East Africa seeks young men and women aged 18 to 35 from Burundi, Central African Republic, Congo, DRC, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda who are eager to embrace leadership and work hard to transform their countries. Selected participants will get leadership training throughout…
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PIND Niger Delta Peace Champions 2024 Program
Applications are invited for the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta’s (PIND) Niger Delta Peace Champions (#NDPeaceChampions) 2024 Program. The program is for interested and qualified candidates who reside in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region and are interested in supporting existing peacebuilding infrastructures and designing solutions to conflicts in their communities, thereby contributing to…
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The World Resources Institute (WRI) 2024 Land Accelerator Program for young African Entrepreneurs
The WRI invites all restoration businesses in AFR100’s 34 member nations to apply, including those that do not typically identify as restoration enterprises. This year, the Land Accelerator in Africa will run two initiatives concurrently: the continental Land Accelerator Africa and the Land Accelerator Landscapes. This second program, along with the Restore Local project, will focus on…
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Call for Mentors: Inspire Her Afrika Mentorship Program 2024
The Inspire Her Afrika Mentorship initiative is a four-month (July–October) initiative that connects experienced mentors with early-career African women. This program strives to provide direction, support, and a platform for skill development, while also cultivating a community of growth and empowerment. Inspire Her Afrika is a four-month mentorship program from July to October that empowers…
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Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Female Engineering Development Program 2024 for Young Nigerians
The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Female Engineering Development Program for 2024 is now accepting applications.This flagship program is intended to give a unique platform for women to succeed in engineering. It provides you with the opportunity to learn about world-class operations and gain hands-on experience at the acclaimed Supply Chain Academy, the academy for best…
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Empowering Youth through Digital Transformation: The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024
The World Bank Group (WBG) Pitch Competition for 2024 is now accepting applications. The WBG Youth Summit 2024 Pitch Competition invites young change-makers to demonstrate their innovative solutions to global concerns. This competition, open to anyone aged 18 to 35 from all around the world, offers a dynamic platform for presenting your ideas to an…
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Sterling Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2024 for Young Nigerian Graduates
Applications are now open for the 2024Â Sterling Bank Graduate Trainee Program. The Sterling Graduate Trainee Program is a gateway for an exciting career at Sterling. It is a unique opportunity for talents like yourself who are ready to live out their passion and demonstrate leadership potential. Here, you will explore a world of opportunities and…
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Call for Applications: Nedbank YES Program 2024 for young South Africa
The Nedbank YES Programme, a business-led initiative with the government, aims to reduce unemployment by providing adolescents with opportunities to build new skills and obtain working experience, increasing their chances of long-term employment. A key benefit of participating in a YES program is the hands-on experience. Participants immerse themselves in real-world work contexts, learning practical…
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McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders Program EMEA 2024 for Young Professionals
Applications are now open for the 2024 McKinsey & Company Next Generation Women Leaders Program EMEA. The Next Generation Women Leaders (NGWL) EMEA program is a three-day virtual event on April 25-27, 2024. Attendees will learn about the importance of women in leadership, improve their own leadership skills, and build a lasting community. Benefits Learning…
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Innovest Ignite Lagos Accelerator ( Resources, Mentorship, and seed funding of up to $20,000)
At Innovest Afrika, the vision is to accelerate 5000 African-founded startups by 2030. They will achieve this by investing in founders of African descent building high-potential, high-impact startups anywhere in the world. We are committed to providing comprehensive support, resources, mentorship, and funding to founders driving innovations through our Innovest Ignite Accelerator Program. Innovest Ignite…
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LEAP Africa’s Leadership Accelerator Programme for Young African Women
The Leadership Accelerator Programme for Young African Women is now accepting applications for its third edition. The annual program aims to empower and develop the skills of high-potential young African women seeking corporate leadership. 3 Weeks Virtual Course 1 Week Physical BootCamp 6 Months of Intensive Mentorship This programme is designed to cultivate leadership skills,…
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AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program 2024 girls in STEM
The 2024 AFS Global STEM Accelerators Program invites applications from young women worldwide. AFS Global STEM Accelerators are 12-week digital programs (from home), engaging in content on global competence skills, social impact, and sustainability-focused workshops, with content co-developed by AFS and the University of Pennsylvania. This program culminates with student-led social impact projects and presentations…
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UN SDSN Nigeria Climate Actors Accelerator Program 2024
The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network Nigeria (UN SDSN Nigeria) recognizes the significant threat of climate change and its consequences as a result of the triple planetary emergency – which includes the rising global temperatures, habitat loss leading to the extinction of species, and ongoing pollution of air, land, and water. The Climate Actors…
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UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme 2024 for Social Impact Startups
Applications to the UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme are now available. UNICEF StartUp Lab, inaugurated in 2019, is a six-month accelerator program for transformative entrepreneurs and businesses advancing Sustainable Development Goals for children and youth. The initiative is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa. It offers a one-of-a-kind…
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Capital Solutions Women Income Generation Opportunities Initiative (WIGOI) for young women
Siemens Stiftung collaborated with Capital Solutions Limited to launch the “Women Income Generation Opportunities Initiative” (WIGOI).This initiative offers specialized 360° educational solutions for young women (18-30 years) in semi-urban and rural areas, aiming to increase their income and employment options. This is a highly participatory programme whereby, capacity building is provided, coaching and mentorship –…
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IDWGS Global Essay Writing Competition 2024 on International Day of Women & Girls in Science
Udaan Youth Club Tyodhi is honoring International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) with a series of events designed to engage individuals and communities in meaningful talks about the subject. This observance is consistent with Udaan’s unshakable commitment to the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the achievement of the Sustainable…
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Knight Ventures’ Pan-African Startup Accelerator Program 2024
Knight Ventures is an online accelerator that offers a customized Product-Market Fit assistance program for African startups as well as important investor connections. Knight Ventures’ Pan-African Startup Accelerator is accepting submissions! Are you developing a technology-enabled startup that has the potential to expand across the continent? Join us for a 12-week journey of intense growth,…
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SAIS Female Founder Award 2024 for African female Entrepreneurs
Applications are currently open for the 2024 SAIS Female Founder Award. The SAIS Female Founder Award is an initiative of “Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Start-ups” (SAIS), a project carried out by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The SAIS…
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Apply now! MEST Africa Class of 2025 (Transform Your Ideas into Tech Startups)
Exciting News! MEST Africa, the renowned tech entrepreneurship training institution, is delighted to open applications for the Class of 2025. This fully sponsored 12-month program, situated in Accra, offers aspiring entrepreneurs an exclusive chance to transform their ideas into successful startups. The curriculum encompasses modules like software development, go-to-market strategies, sales tactics, UI/UX Design, and…
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Ikeja Electric Young Engineers Program 2024 for young Nigerian graduates
Applications are now available for the 2024 Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) Young Engineers Program. The advance 2024 Young Engineers Program at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) aims to help IE engineers achieve worldwide relevance in the Power sector and advance their careers as graduates. Requirements: Recent graduate with a minimum grade of second-class lower…
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WFP Innovation Stability and Peace Accelerator Program 2024 for startups and Innovators (US$30,000 equity-free grant)
The worldwide crisis of hunger and malnutrition is especially acute in fragile and conflict-affected areas (FCAs), where over 1.5 billion people confront unprecedented risks to their food security and livelihood. The CGIAR, in collaboration with the World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, is launching the “Stability-and-Peace Accelerator Programme” to support food, land, and water systems…
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Energy Talent Co. Talent Corp Program 2024 for young Nigerian graduates
Applications are accepted for the Energy Talent Co. Talent Corp Program. Energy Talent Co. is an exclusive network of the world’s most talented energy professionals. Energy Talent Co. offers access to leading firms, a network of specialists, and resources to help you advance your career. Shape your future in the renewable energy sector by enrolling…
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TVC Labs MentorPitch 7 Program for Pre-seed stage startups
Apply now for the TVC Labs MentorPitch 7 Program. Are you a startup founder looking to move your company to the next stage? The TVC Labs MentorPitch program connects you with seasoned angel investors who can guide the growth of your firm. Through weekly virtual plenary and scheduled one-on-one mentoring sessions, you’ll receive insights, valuable…
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The Goethe-Institut Nigeria Support and Connect Program 2024 for creatives
The Goethe-Institut Nigeria supports Nigerian solo artists, collectives, and cultural experts in implementing their projects. For the past years, the Goethe-Institut Nigeria has supported a wide range of projects created and implemented by Nigerian artists and initiatives in various art forms: music, contemporary dance, photography, films (documentary), theatre, visual arts, literature and many more. Goethe-Institut Nigeria…
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Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Program 2024 for young Entrepreneurs (40,000 Euros in Funding)
Orange Corners is a Dutch program that offers young entrepreneurs in Africa and the Middle East training, coaching, networking, finance, and facilities to help them establish and build their enterprises. Entrepreneurs who develop new and sustainable solutions to local concerns and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals receive special attention. We collaborate with a…
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Poder Green Academy’s Women in Green Jobs training COHORT 3.0
Embark on a transforming journey with Poder Green Academy’s Women in Green Jobs course COHORT 3.0, proudly sponsored by IHS Towers and developed in conjunction with sustainability experts. We warmly invite qualified and passionate young female graduates to participate in our free sustainable energy training program. Our training goes beyond traditional education, offering a unique…
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Access Bank Entry-Level Training Programme 2024 for young Nigerian graduates
Applications are currently available for the 2024 Access Bank Entry-Level Training Programme. Are you driven, confident, and enthusiastic about the banking industry? Do you want to turn your passion into a career? Are you willing to support us in our mission to develop a top-tier financial institution? You are ideal for the Entry Level Training…