Category: Accelerator
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WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator 2022 (up to USD 30k)
Applications are open for the WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: October 25, 2022 Applications for the WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator 2022 are now open. The WingArc Data Empowerment Accelerator is a 4 months programme for revenue-generating Seed/Series A startups. Unlike other accelerator programmes, they take 0% equity. WingArc1st Inc is a Japanese…
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CodeHive residential hands-on technical training program 2023 (Fully sponsored)
Applications are open for the codeHive residential hands-on technical training program 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 21st October 2022 at 11.59 PM (GMT +3) codeHive is the AkiraChix signature program. It is a one-year fully sponsored residential hands-on technical training program. It provides education and economic opportunity to young women between 18 and 24 years from…
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Call for Applications: The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment 2022
Applications are now open for The Challenge Fund for Youth Employment 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 7 November 2022. CFYE aims to co-invest in innovative, private sector-led partnerships that aim to address the youth unemployment challenge by creating, matching, and improving jobs for youth, especially women. CFYE’s second Call for Solutions in Nigeria will focus on expanding on the…
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Delta State Girl Child Empowerment Program 2022 Registration
Applications are open for the Delta State Girl Child Empowerment Program 2022 Registration The attached form is to be completed by all applicants interested in participating in Project GEST, organised by the Girl Child Empowerment Office, Delta State. The skills to be provided in the training include: A.Photography B.Barbing C.Baking & Confectionaries D.Leather works E.Professional Cleaning…
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Obama Foundation Global Leaders Program 2023 for Young Emerging Leaders
Applications are open for the Obama Foundation Global Leaders Program 2023. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 21 October 2022 at 12:00 PM US Eastern Time (GMT-5) The Barack Obama Foundation’s Leaders programs aim to inspire, empower and connect regional cohorts of changemakers to accelerate positive and lasting change in their communities and throughout their region. Launched in…
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Call for Applications: Dataquest Microsoft Azure Scholarship Program 2022
Dataquest is pleased to announce a new Azure scholarship program. This continuation of our scholarship initiatives with Microsoft aims to improve inclusivity and diversity in the data field. This program will bring cutting-edge cloud technologies to learners from underrepresented communities around the world. Dataquest and Microsoft have partnered to offer the first interactive Cloud Data…
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Awa Prize 2022 for Women Entrepreneurs
Applications are open for the Awa Prize 2022 for Women Entrepreneurs. Here’s how to apply: The Awa Prize is an annual competition that selects inspiring female entrepreneurs from selected countries in Africa and the Middle East (including partner countries of Belgian governmental cooperation). The aim is to reward the excellence of women entrepreneurs to foster female…
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Astronomy in Africa Scholarships 2024 for African Students (Fully Funded to Cape Town, South Africa)
Applications are open for the Astronomy in Africa Scholarships 2024 for African Students 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 7 October 2022. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) will host its 32nd General Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2024 (GA2024). This is the first time in the 100+ year history of the IAU that the General…
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Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program for Women SMEs
Applications are open for the Growth4Her Investor Readiness Accelerator Program for Women SMEs. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: October 7, 2022 Growth4Her is a 6-month Investor Readiness Accelerator Program, open to women in West and Central Africa. Growth4Her is currently running cohorts in Cameroon and Nigeria. While our application portal is always open, selected candidates will only be contacted…
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UNICEF StartUp Lab: Accelerator Program 2022 (GHS 25,000 in prototype funding)
Applications are now open for the UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Program 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: October 21st, 2022 UNICEF StartUp Lab is an accelerator programme for impactful businesses working to advance the SDGs for children and young people. The programme is led by UNICEF in Ghana, supported by KOICA and implemented by MEST Africa. The StartUp Lab aims…
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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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Apply for the Walmart Data Science Bootcamp – Fall 2022
Applications are now open for the Walmart Data Science Bootcamp, fall 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: October 15, 2022 Applications are invited for the Walmart Data Science Bootcamp – Fall 2022. The Walmart Data Science Bootcamp is a 6-week program for prospective hires to advance their Data Science and retail skill set and join…
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United States Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV-2024): Live and Work in the United States of America.
Applications are now open for the United States Diversity Immigrant Visa Program DV-2024. Here’s how it works: Application Deadline: November 8, 2022 The Department of State annually administers the statutorily created Diversity Immigrant Visa Program. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of…
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Cross-Border Digital Entrepreneurship Program 2022 for Young Africans
Applications are now open for the Cross-Border Digital Entrepreneurship Program 2022 for Young Africans Application Deadline: October 18, 2022 The Cross-border digital entrepreneurship program amongst others, seeks to promote integrated development between Nigeria and Countries where partners are. Being a go-to organization in the innovation and entrepreneurship space, the main objective of the 8-week CBDEP is to support…
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Commonwealth Foundation Grants Program 2022 (up to £30,000)
Applications are now open for Commonwealth Foundation Grants Program 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: November 1, 2022 Applications are open for the Commonwealth Foundation Grants Program 2022. Under this call, the Foundation is looking to support projects that seek to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and government, including civil society participation in policy development…
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2023 for Young South Africans
Application Deadline: 14 October 2022. Get a head start into the world of work by participating in the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme, and transport your career with one of the world’s most successful automotive companies. The Programme aims to harness outstanding achievers at Grade 12 and Tertiary levels into our fold of growing Talent, by offering…
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Sterling Apprenticeship Program (SAP) for Young Nigerians 2022
Applications are open for the Sterling Apprenticeship Program 2022. Here’s how to apply: The Sterling Apprenticeship Program (SAP) is designed to transform the employment market; to attract, train and retain the best talents for the industry. It is a parallel, market-fit education path, targeted at qualified secondary school graduates and young graduates. This apprenticeship program is…
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AfDB Business Linkage Program 2022 for Malagasy SMEs
Applications are now open for the AfDB Business Linkage Program 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: Ongoing Applications for the AfDB Business Linkage Program 2022 for Malagasy SMEs. The African Development Bank (AfDB) launched this program in Madagascar to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the country. The Program aims to enable…
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Africa Climate Mobility Initiative Youth Forum 2022 (Fully Funded Egypt)
Applications are now open for the Africa Climate Mobility Initiative Youth Forum 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 2 October 2022 Together with the African Union Youth Envoy, UNICEF, the Migration Youth and Children’s Platform, YOUNGO, and the Resilient40 Africa, the ACMI has established a dedicated Youth Forum as part of its Community of Practice, to inform its work,…
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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: 2023 Savvy Prize for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs (Win $3,000 Cash Prizes and Support)
The Savvy Prize is back for the second year. Savvy is calling all entrepreneurs from around the world, with high-impact for-profit or non-profit projects, to apply for the Savvy Prize 2023 for Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs, which seeks to recognize and support the efforts of impact-driven entrepreneurs working to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems…
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Call for Applications: Justice Entrepreneurship School 2022
Applications are now open for the Justice Entrepreneurship School 2022. Here’s how to apply: The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL) in partnership with FATE Foundation have designed this 8 weeks programme to help you become more knowledgeable on how to build and sustain innovative businesses that can solve today’s Justice problems. Are you…
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Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Graduate Apprenticeship Program for Young Ugandan Graduates.
Applications are now open for the Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Graduate Apprenticeship Program 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: September 30, 2022 Uganda Development Bank Ltd (UDB), the country’s National Development Finance Institution, has launched its 2nd Graduate Apprenticeship Program (GAP) that will provide hands-on training and job opportunities to nascent professionals in Uganda in a…
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Call for Applications: 2022 Nimbus Aid Project for MSMEs (Win N2M Free Advertising)
Applications are now open for the 2022 Nimbus Aid Project. Here’s how to apply for the aid: The Nimbus Aid Project seeks to support 10 women-led SMEs and pre-seed startups with ₦2 million worth of advertising each on Nimbus’s outdoor advertising screens across Nigeria. Since its launch in 2016, the Nimbus Aid Project has supported…
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Call for Applications: The Launchpad Program for Female Entrepreneurs 2022
Applications are now invited for the The Launchpad Program for Female Entrepreneurs 2022. Here’s how to apply: Eligible to Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs around the World Launchpad is a 9-week learning programme designed to support Black women founders to succeed in entrepreneurship and connect them to the venture capital ecosystem. The programme will offer expert-led sessions, a…
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Call for Applications: African Visionary Fund Grant Cycle 3
Applications are now open for the African Visionary Fund Grant Cycle 3. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline – September 21, 2022 The African Visionary Fund is unleashing breakthrough impact by driving resources to high-impact African founders. The African Visionary Fund is tackling inequities and righting the power imbalances in philanthropy by offering unrestricted, unburdensome…
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Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2022
Applications are now open for the DBN Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2022. Here’s ho to apply: Deadline: Unspecified Applications are open for the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2022. The Development Bank of Nigeria is committed to building the Capacity of the Nigerian MSMEs to enable them formalize, grow and become more bankable to…
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Call for Applications: Lagos State Masterclass on Fashion Business
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is set to host a webinar masterclass on the topic: Tapping into Business Opportunities in the Creative Sector: Fashion Industry for entrepreneurs in the Fashion Business and Industry. Seasoned speaker and CEO of Style House Files and Lagos Fashion Week, Omoyemi Akerele has been unveiled to facilitate the event as…
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Call for Applications: Africa StartUp Initiative Program
Are you looking to take your start-up to the next level? Are you ready to build a sustainable, repeatable business model using lean methodology? Are you ready to scale your impact through collaboration with the private and public sectors? The Africa Startup Initiative Program is a program founded by Moh Damush, Telecel Group CEO as…
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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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Solvit Africa All-Female Programming Bootcamp 2022 for female coding professionals
Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Solvit Africa All-Female Programming Bootcamp 2022. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: September 21, 2022. SOLVIT AFRICA is a pan-African company with the aim of creating 5000 software development jobs for the African youth by 2030. We rely on insightful data to ensure the delivery of…
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OBAC Scale-Up Immersive Programme 2022-2023 for Black Mid-career Content-creators/producers
Deadline: October 7, 2022 Applications are open for the OBAC Scale-Up Immersive Programme 2022-2023. Scale Up Immersive is a four (4) month virtual programme that provides ten (10) Black-owned media production companies founders who are looking to scale-up and transition into the immersive space; with industry expert consultation, workshops, case studies and mentoring in addition to…
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Growth4Her Accelerator Programme 2022 for Women SMEs in Nigeria & Cameroon
Deadline: October 7, 2022 Applications for the Growth4Her Accelerator Programme 2022 for Women SMEs in Nigeria and Cameroon. The Growth4Her programme is open to women SMEs looking to transition their businesses to growth-powered businesses as the programme offers investor readiness training, psychosocial support, mentorship, access to financing opportunities and access to markets. About Growth4Her Growth4Her…
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Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Scale Accelerator 2023
Deadline: October 7, 2022 Applications for the MEST Scale Accelerator 2023 are now open. MEST Scale is a venture acceleration programme designed by MEST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, to help Small and Growing Businesses strengthen their operations, address key technology gaps and increase their ability and capacity to scale their growth. Small and Medium Enterprises…
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Apply to Pitch at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2022
Apply to Pitch at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2022. Here’s how to apply: Deadline: September 1, 2022 Applications are open for startups to pitch at the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa 2022. The Africa Money & DeFi Summit continues to connect start-ups from across Africa with corporates, investors and global…
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Call for Applications: Women Techsters Bootcamp 2022 for African Tech Women (Cohort 2.2)
Applications are now open for cohort 2.2 of the Women Techsters Bootcamp 2022 for African Tech Women. The program provides African Tech women with professional training on the following learning tracks: Cybersecurity Data Science Artificial Intelligence (AI) Product Management Software Development The Women Techsters Bootcamp strives to provide adequate learning opportunities for participants to develop…
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Call for Developers: Huawei Acceleration of Digital Innovation in Africa
In a continent of nearly 34 million unemployed people, software development provides a significant opportunity for empowerment. Africa has more than 700,000 developers, 31% of whom are self-taught. Even more significant, almost one in five developers are women. Now in its third year, the annual Huawei Global App Innovation Contest (Apps UP) provides an invaluable platform for…
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Apply for the Facebook Community Accelerator 2022 (up to $40,000)
Deadline: September 10, 2022 Applications are open for the Facebook Community Accelerator 2022. Advance your leadership skills and utilize Facebook tools to deepen your community’s impact. In discussions with community leaders over the last few years, Facebook has learned that many of them are looking for support and guidance in how to grow their communities’ impact.…
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VentureWell Accelerator E-Team Programme 2022 (up to $25,000)
Deadline: October 5, 2022 Applications for the VentureWell Accelerator E-Team Programme 2022 are now open. The E-Team Programme, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as you embark down the path you’re likely to take as an innovator and entrepreneur. They help you advance your invention through a powerful mix of up to $25,000 in…
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WFP Digital Health Innovation Accelerator Programme (DHIAP) 2022 (up to $250,000)
Deadline: September 11, 2022 Applications are open for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Digital Health Innovation Accelerator Programme (DHIAP) 2022. 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). The Digital Health Innovation Accelerator Programme (DHIAP)…