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Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023 Application ($50,000 Award)

Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023 Application ($50,000 Award) The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 35 African markets. The goal? To contribute to their growth as potential Pan African Fintech success stories. The Challenge is open to all Fintechs on …

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Heirs Life Essay Championship 2023 for Secondary School Students in Nigeria | Win N2,000,000 scholarship

The Heirs Life Essay Championship 2023 is officially accepting applications. The Heirs Life Essay Championship is an annual essay competition organized by Heirs Life to enhance young kids’ literacy while honoring their creativity. This year’s version is accessible to kids in Junior Secondary Schools across Nigeria, and they have the opportunity to compete for a …

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Malaria Innovation Essay Competition 2023 for African Youth |USD$5,000 Prize

Do you want to make a difference in your community while also combating one of Africa’s most critical public health challenges, malaria? Do you have new ideas and perspectives on how to battle this disease? Then this is the competition for you! Malaria is still a major problem in Africa. Malaria will kill over 600,000 …

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SystemSpecs 2023 Children’s Day Essay Competition

Call for Application: SystemSpecs 2023 Children’s Day Essay Competition

Applications are now open for the SystemSpecs 2023 Children’s Day Essay Competition. Here’s how to apply: Are you ready? The 2023 SystemSpecs Children’s Day Essay Competition (CDEC) is here again and promises to be great! This competition is not your usual essay contest – it is a chance for all primary and secondary school students …

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D-Prize Challenge 2023 for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty

D-Prize Challenge 2023 for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty ($USD 20,000)

Applications are now open for the D-Prize Challenge 2023 for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty. Here’s how to apply for the program. Application Deadline:  24 June 2023 23:59 PT D-Prize seeds new ventures that distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet we have found many proven interventions with large delivery gaps. …

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UNEP/UN Volunteers Young Talent Pipeline 2023

UNEP/UN Volunteers Young Talent Pipeline 2023

Deadline: May 15, 2023 Applications are open for the UNEP/UN Volunteers Young Talent Pipeline 2023. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme, is actively looking for the first cohort of young, passionate, and skilled talent from less represented regions of the world to join the organization and become the environmental …

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Techmybiz Pitchathon for Nigerian Startups and Innovators

Call for Applications: Techmybiz Pitchathon for Nigerian Startups and Innovators 2023

Applications are now open for the Techmybiz Pitchathon for Nigerian Startups and Innovators 2023. Here’s how to apply: Techmybiz is an end-to-end digital transformation process to identify and select digital solutions (targeted or adaptable for MSMEs) developed by Nigerian innovators and/or start-ups, further develop the selected digital solutions, support market awareness promotion to facilitate digital …

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Google Solution Challenge 2023 for University Students worldwide.

Applications are now open for the Google Solution Challenge 2023 for University Students worldwide. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline:  March 31st, 2023 Submissions are officially open for the 2023 Google Solution Challenge! Build a solution to a local problem using Google technologies, in accordance with one or more of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The …

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Schneider’s NextGen 2023 Global Student Competition for students worldwide

Application Deadline: March 30, 2023 Schneider Electric is looking for game changers in the buildings segment: AI, new business formats, smart ways to use data, new energy sources… Dare to disrupt! Submit your bold idea related to this year challenge and try to win great prizes and opportunities. Register now! For this edition, Schneider Go Green 2023, is returning …

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International Women Day Conference 2023 Pitch Competition

Call for Applications: International Women Day Conference 2023 Pitch Competition (N1,000,000 Prize)

This conference is a platform and beacon for all female entrepreneurs to gain knowledge, network and receive relevant tips on how to succeed as a female in every industry. This one-day intensive conference provides female entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet with other successful female entrepreneurs who are strategic and brilliant innovative thinkers; the event will …

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World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023

World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023

Deadline: March 31, 2023 Applications are open for the World Bank & Financial Times Youth Blog Competition 2023. If you’re aged 16 to 19 and currently enrolled in high school, The World Bank & Financial Times would like to hear about your experience with post-COVID education and learn your ideas for the way forward. Please tell …

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Call for Applications: AFD Digital Challenge for African Digital Startups in Cultural and Creative Industries (up to €45,000 per winner)

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) has recently launched its sixth edition of the AFD Digital Challenge. AFD Digital Challenge is an annual competition open to digital start-ups that devise and implement innovative solutions for Africa’s development. Every year, a theme related to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is identified and proposed …

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FMYSD/Bank of Industry National Sixty-Day App Development Challenge for young Nigerians (N10 million in cash prize)

Applications are now open for the Bank of Industry National Sixty-Day App Development Challenge. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: March 10, 2023 The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in partnership with the Bank of Industry invites Nigerian youth to participate in the 2nd National Sixty-Day App Development Challenge. The Sixty-Day App challenge is aimed at engaging …

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RICE Business Plan Competition 2023

RICE Business Plan Competition 2023 for Student Entrepreneurs (Up to $2M in prizes)

Applications are now open for the RICE Business Plan Competition 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: February 28, 2023 The competition, just completing its 22nd year, gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company. Hosted and organized by the Rice …

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Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge 2023 for Graduate Students Worldwide ($USD15,000).

Application Deadline: January 15, 2023 Every year, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges. The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge seeks to identify the next generation of sustainable finance practitioners, connect emerging leaders with industry professionals …

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Flour Mills of Nigeria Prize for Innovation 2023 (N5,000,000 prize)

Applications are now open for the Flour Mills of Nigeria Prize for Innovation 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: January 5, 2023 Applications are open for the Flour Mills of Nigeria Prize for Innovation 2023. The FMN’s Prize for Innovation aims to highlight new and imaginative ways to achieve sustainability in Nigeria’s food value chain. This …

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The AKO Caine Prize Award 2023 for African Writing (£10,000 Cash Prize)

Application Deadline: January 26, 2023 The AKO Caine Prize Award for African Writing is an annual literary award for a published short story by an African writer. In addition to the £10,000 prize, we invite five shortlisted writers to London for a series of events including public readings, interviews with media institutions, private event with agents, …

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UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Competition 2023 ($2,000 prize)

Deadline: January 10, 2023 Applications are open for the UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Competition 2023. The Youth Leadership Competition is organised as a component of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership and …

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Call for Applications: World Press Photo Contest 2023 (€5,000 prize)

Deadline: January 10, 2023 Applications are open for the World Press Photo Contest 2023. The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Enter your work for free and you could win €1,000 as a regional winner and an additional €5,000 as a global winner, …

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danceWEB Scholarship Programme 2023 (up to €6,600)

Deadline: December 15, 2022 Applications are open for the danceWEB Scholarship Programme 2023. The scholarship programme offers young professional dancers and choreographers from mainly European but also from non-European countries the possibility to take part in an intense multinational further training programme. The Programme is a 5-week residency taking place every year in July – …

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Dell Technologies Envision the Future Competition 2023 for Undergraduate Students from the Middle East and Africa (USD 12,000 Prize)

Applications are now open for the Dell Technologies Envision the Future Competition 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 15 December 2022 Dell Technologies has launched the annual graduation project competition for senior undergraduate students from universities in Middle East, Africa and Turkey. The competition is intended to spark the creativity of students for their graduation projects …

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THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge (up to $100,000 for Farmers)

About the THRIVE/Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge The THRIVE | Shell Climate-Smart Agriculture Challenge seeks to discover and support top start-up and scale-up innovators driving the worldwide shift to climate-smart agriculture practices. The challenge is in line with Shell’s Powering Progress vision as well as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apply today if your start-up or …

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Aurora Tech Award 2022 for Women Founders ($30,000 prize)

Applications are now open for the Aurora Tech Award 2022 for Women Founders. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: December 2, 2022 Applications are open for the Aurora Tech Award 2022. The Aurora Tech Award is an annual prize for women founders of IT startups whose projects have had the most profound impact on world development. The …

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Call for Applications: Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2022 (Get N5 – N15 Million for Your Business)

Applications are now open for the Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: 14th of November The Zenith Bank Pitching Competition is a collaboration between Zenith Bank and Seedstars with the goal of supporting Nigerian minimum viable product (MVP) stage startups in advancing to the next stage of growth. The Zenith …

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Call for Application: Google.org AI for the Global Goals 2022 ($500k – $2M)

Deadline: November 12, 2022 The Google.org AI for the Global Goals 2022 Call for Applications is a call to find organizations around the world that are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help accelerate progress against the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They are building off Google.org’s previous support of AI for Social Good and launching a call …

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World Health Organization Health For All Film Festival 2023

World Health Organization (WHO) Health For All Film Festival 2023 The call for WHO’s #HealthForAll Film Festival 2023 is now open. Unleash your creativity. Send us your short films. Join the #Film4health global movement. Deadline: 31st January 2023 The World Health Organization invites independent film-makers, production companies, public health institutions, NGOs, communities, students, and film schools from around …

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MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship 2023 for International Students ($10,000 prize)

Applications are now open for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship 2023 for International Students. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: January 15, 2023 Applications are open for the MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship 2023. The Scholarships are awarded annually to international and DACA students enrolled at Universities MPOWER supports. They have intentionally designed this scholarship programme to be …

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United Nations World Food Programme Innovation Challenge 2023 (up to $100,000)

The WFP Innovation Challenge 2023 is now accepting applications. The Innovation Accelerator at the World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations seeks for, promotes, and scales innovative new ideas to end world hunger and accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than ten percent of the world’s population, or up to 828 million people, still experience …

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BBC Writing Contest 2023 (Win £2,500 + Fully Funded trip to London, UK)

Applications are now open for the BBC Writing contest 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline:  12 February 2023. Applications are now open for the 28th BBC World Service International Radio Playwriting Competition. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique opportunity for writers to use the medium of …

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United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Challenge 2023 (up to $100,000)

Deadline: November 3, 2022 Applications for the WFP Innovation Challenge 2023 are now open. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator sources, supports and scales bold new solutions to disrupt global hunger and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Up to 828 million people – more than one in ten of the world’s …

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Schmidt Futures/Rhodes Trust Rise Challenge 2023 for young people worldwide. (Fully Funded)

Application into Schmidt Futures/Rhodes Trust Rise Challenge 2023 for young people worldwide. (Fully Funded) is now available Application Deadline: 25 January 2023. Each year, Rise invites 15-17 year olds from around the world to participate in the Rise Challenge. Unlike many traditional applications, Rise uses videos, projects, and group interviews so applicants have multiple opportunities …

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Young Entrepreneurs Challenge 2023 (£10,000 in funding)

Deadline: January 20, 2023 Applications are open for the Young Entrepreneurs Challenge 2023. The Young Entrepreneurs Challenge brought to you by Verizon Business and Unloc is an annual event that seeks to find cutting edge young talent across Europe. Now in its 5th year there’s never been a better time to put your ideas into action …

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Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2022 (up to $35,000 in prizes)

Applications are now open for the Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: November 25, 2022 Applications for the Girls in Tech Startup Challenge 2022 are now open. The Girls in Tech Startup Challenge has helped many female founders access funding, mentorship, and media exposure over the last 8 years. And perhaps more …

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TSL International Student Essay Competition 2023 (Win $500 + trip to a TSL Summit)

Applications are open for TSL International Student Essay Competition 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: January 11, 2023 Applications are open for the Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) International Student Essay Competition 2023. The competition invites students to submit one essay in English, entitled: “How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?” …

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TSL International Student Essay Competition 2023 (Win $500 + trip to a TSL Summit)

Applications are open for TSL International Student Essay Competition 2023. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: January 11, 2023 Applications are open for the Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) International Student Essay Competition 2023. The competition invites students to submit one essay in English, entitled: “How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?” …

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2023 Hult Prize Challenge on Redesigning Fashion (US$1 Million in Seed Capital)

Applications are now open for the 2023 Hult Prize Challenge on Redesigning Fashion. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: October 31, 2022 The 2023 Hult Prize Challenge is now open for applications to create a for-profit social venture in the fashion/clothing industry. Every year, one team receives $1M USD in funding to make their idea a …

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Call for Applications: Global Innovation Challenge 2022 ($10,000 Cash Prize)

Applications are open for the Global Innovation Challenge 2022. Here’s how to apply: Social Shifters are next generation leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs with fresh solutions to today’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. The programme is looking for creative ideas, projects, and business solutions to the problems that matter most to you and your community. Ideas are …

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Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge 2023 for Schools around the World ($25,000 in cash prizes)

Applications are now open for the Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline:  22nd November 2022 The School Enterprise Challenge is an award-winning educational program that is available to any school around the world through a free, all-inclusive online platform. Developed by international charity Teach A Man To …

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Call for Applications: GoBigChallenge for African Entrepreneurs

Using the power of TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn; business owners will be expected to submit entries of how they scaled from just an idea to make a decent profit. The #GoBigChallenge is here! Powered by LetsGo, a community of Africa’s digitally-active creators, innovators and start-ups improving lives through financial and general wellbeing empowerment. With this …

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Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) World Maritime Day Essay Competition 2022 (1.7M in Prizes)

The Nigerian Ports Authority is a federal government agency that governs and operates the ports of Nigeria. The major ports controlled by the NPA include: the Lagos Port Complex and Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, Calabar Port, Delta Port, Rivers Port at Port Harcourt and Onne Port. Applications are invited for: Title: 2022 World …

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Call for Applications: YouthADAPT Challenge ($100,000 Grant for your Business)

Applications are now open for the youthAdapt Challenge 2022. Here’s how to apply: The Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and awards program for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) jointly organised by the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Climate Investment Funds (CIF) as part of the …

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Call for Application: The African Union / European Union  Blogging Competition for Bloggers and Writers

Applications are now invited for the African Union / European Union  Blogging Competition for Bloggers. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: October 7, 2022. The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Hub invites bloggers from Africa and Europe to participate in its first blogging competition: How can Africa and Europe work together to …

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ClimateTracker Mentoring Programme in Climate Journalism 2022 for Latin America & the Caribbean

Deadline: September 19, 2022 Applications are open for the ClimateTracker Mentoring Programme in Climate Journalism 2022. Train yourself as a climate journalist, while also receiving funding for publishing stories about climate change and energy transition that need to be told in Latin America. From October 2022 to early January 2023 ClimateTracker will welcome a cohort …

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GAIN/CoLab Agribusiness Innovation Challenge 2022 for Women & Youth-led Agribased Startups

Deadline: October 3, 2022 Applications are open for the GAIN/CoLab Agribusiness Innovation Challenge 2022. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has partnered with CoLab to implement an agribusiness innovation challenge targeted at women and youth-led agribased startups to help provide technical assistance training, improve their access to financial services, and develop their business concepts …

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Call for Innovative Ideas: Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (N5,000,000 in funding)

The Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council is on a mission to empower research and innovation initiatives by supporting through funding and network access. Being one of the largest megacities in the world, Lagos is on the road to being a smart city. The Existential challenge it faces requires a rapid acceleration of socio-economic …

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USADF Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022 for youth & Women-Led Enterprises (US$250,000 in grant)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2022 USADF’s Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is an initiative of USADF’s Youth and Women Entrepreneurship Portfolio designed to address Africa’s youth bulge, economically empower youth and women, and impact job creation across Africa. The Accelerate Africa Entrepreneurship Challenge is intended to invest in Micro, Small, and Mid-Size enterprises (MSMEs) that: • Address Africa’s …

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UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2022 for Nigerian Students

The National Essay Competition (NEC) is part of the UBA Foundation’s education initiative which is aimed at promoting literacy and encouraging healthy and intellectual competition amongst senior secondary school students in Nigeria and across the African continent. Essay Summary The National essay competition, targeted at senior secondary school students in Nigeria is organized annually, as …

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D-Prize Challenge 2022 for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (Win up to $20,000)

Applications are now open for D-Prize Challenge 2022 for Aspiring Entrepreneurs. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: November 27, 2022 Applications are open for the D-Prize Challenge 2022. D-Prize seeds new ventures that distribute proven poverty interventions. The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet we have found many proven interventions with large …

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