Category: Grants
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Apply for Afri Women Innovation Grant
The Afri Women Innovation (AWI) Grant is an EquiHER initiative that coheres with the United Nations SDG and aims to provide assistance to African women with promising business ideas or existing companies within Africa. Regardless of whether it’s a tiny idea or a well-established business concept, they strongly advocate that even the smallest idea holds…
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Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024 ($1,000 grant)
This is a unique platform for innovative African youth in travel and tourism who are looking for funding, partnerships, and mentorship opportunities to present their projects to the global marketplace in order to find the necessary support for their programs. Benefits $1,000 grant seed for the winner. $500 grant seed for 1st & 2nd runner up. Complimentary…
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Swiss Re Foundation’s The 2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award (Up to USD 700000)
The 2024 Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award will support social entrepreneurs working on a hybrid delivery model to improve low-income people’s access to quality primary healthcare in low- and middle-income countries. Given mounting threats to societal resilience and obstacles to significant progress toward universal health coverage by 2030 – a key health-related SDG – we’ve decided…
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Call for Applications: Stephen Akintayo Foundation Business Grants (Up to $5,000)
At the Stephen Akintayo Foundation, our mission is to influence Africa’s future through education. We firmly believe that education is the catalyst for progress, empowering individuals to shape their destinies and contribute to our continent’s advancement. Through this grant, we are committed to nurturing aspiring minds, fostering innovation, and paving the way for a brighter…
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Apply for Pitch-A-Fix opportunity to access up to N50m
Are you a female entrepreneur overseeing your own enterprise? Does your business capitalize on innovation with a social benefit or impact? Are you in search of specialized training to enhance your business? Are you actively seeking business partners for funding and expansion? Workplace Women is thrilled to extend an invitation to female entrepreneurs with a…
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Airbus and BMW Group Global Quantum Computing Challenge ( €30k per winner )
Submissions are invited from students, researchers, and professional experts in Quantum Technologies to address the most urgent mobility challenges. Airbus and BMW Group have jointly initiated a groundbreaking global Quantum Computing Challenge named “The Quantum Mobility Quest.” The challenge is specifically designed to address formidable challenges in aviation and automotive sectors that conventional computers have…
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Call for Applications: EIT Food Competition 2024 for Innovators (Win up to €3,000)
Embark on a transformative journey to revolutionize the Global Food System. Can you imagine the power of your ideas resonating worldwide? We invite you to channel your entrepreneurial spirit and develop fresh ideas! Seize the chance to make a tangible impact and be recognized for your contribution to building a future-fit food system that…
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Worldwide World Press 2024 Photo Contest for Photographers (5,000 Euros cash prize)
The annual World Press Photo Contest honors and celebrates the greatest photojournalism and documentary photography from the previous year, as chosen by an international independent jury. Entering is free, and awards include up to €6,000 in cash and inclusion in our yearly traveling show, among other things. Benefits Entering the World Press Photo Contest is…
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Deji Alli Young Talent Award 2024 |Up to N12 million naira
The Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award is an ARM initiative in partnership with TechnoVision’s TVC Labs that aims at providing young Nigerians with an opportunity to develop innovative start-up ventures that add economic value to Nigeria. The DAAYTA 2024 initiative is in line with ARM’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to build a…
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OMLA Fellowship Program For Young African Innovators |Training, Mentorship, and $500 fund
Applications are now open for the OMLA Fellowship Program 2023/2024. Here’s what you need to know about the program. How it all started At the 2020 Next Leaders Africa Summit, 200 young Africans from 30 countries gathered and developed a vision for Africa. A vision of an Africa that is green, circular, sustainable, free of…
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Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 for Global Startups ($5M investment prize)
EPiC is a one-of-a-kind global competition for global startups looking to expand into Asia, leveraging an enormous network and specialized support from Hong Kong’s greatest innovation ecosystem. Gain exposure through their wide network of investors and corporate partners to help your business expand in the world’s fastest growing region. A single day in Hong Kong.…
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How to Apply For the Federal Government Iyaloja Non-interest Loan 2023
The Iyaloja Monie Scheme is a component of the Renewed Hope Government Enterprise and Empowerment (GEEP Loan) Programme of the President Tinubu Administration. The Iyaloja Monie Scheme is a loan programme, a rebrand of the GEEP Loan Programme, through which the beneficiaries, basically market women traders, will recieve a non-interest loan of N50,000 each, repayable…
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FINCA Ventures Prize For Social Entrepreneur |Up to $100,000
FINCA International is launching the FINCA Ventures Prize to support social entrepreneurs who share FINCA’s steadfast commitment to ending global poverty. The FINCA Ventures Prize will launch its online application that is open to social entrepreneurs with bold visions, disruptive business models, or new products or technologies that can create meaningful impact for poor and…
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SHRMLabs’ BWCC Startup Track Competition ($50,000)
Apply to compete in the 4th annual global WorkplaceTech – BWCC Startup track, a three-round hybrid pitch competition to find WorkplaceTech startups that are changing the way people work. Startups will showcase their technologies in front of HR experts, business executives, and SHRM members for a chance to win $50,000 and grow their business. The…
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Call for Applications: FINISH Mondial Annual San Tech Hackathon 2024 (€5,000 prize)
Harness your creativity and expertise to develop groundbreaking technologies for a sustainable future. The fourth annual Hackathon is here, and this time they are tackling the challenges of greywater recycling for sustainable agriculture and kitchen gardening. The “Greywater Recycling for Sustainable Agriculture and Kitchen Gardening” hackathon aims to promote technological innovation and solutions for treating…
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Startup Wise Guys Sustainability Accelerator Program 2024 (up to €120K)
Do you have a strong desire to combat climate change and create a more sustainable future? They completely understand your desire to make a significant difference. Welcome to the Climate Change Warriors Program, designed for innovative thinkers who want to impact the future of the planet. Dive into an exciting network of eco-conscious trailblazers, experienced…
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Apply For NG-CARES MSMEs Operational Grant
The NG-Cares Grant Programme Batch 2 has returned, this time with a focus on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) dealing with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This state-level intervention, launched under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Program, aims to mitigate the local impacts of the global pandemic by protecting…
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Michael Jacobs Travel Chronicle Scholarship for Journalist/Writers Worldwide
In 2014, after the death of Michael Jacobs, the Gabo Foundation and the Hay Festival Cartagena de Indias took the initiative to organize the Michael Jacobs Scholarship for travel chronicles. This year, commemorating 10 years since the death of the English writer, a new edition of the call opens, which is financed by the Michael Jacobs…
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AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator (Up to $25K )
The AWS & Crowdstrike Cybersecurity Accelerator is a 10-week online equity-free program for EMEA seed-stage firms creating cybersecurity products in the following categories: Cloud security Application Security Identity GenAI Data Security Benefits Up to $25K to spend on AWS services, a free one-year AWS Business Support subscription for up to $5K and more Cloud Support: 1:1…
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SBN Nourish Nigeria NutriPitch Challenge 2023 |Up to ₦10Million
In collaboration with the FATE Foundation, the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) will hold the 2023 edition of the SBN’s Annual pitch competition. FATE Foundation is the longest-running enterprise support organization, having delivered pre-incubation, incubation, and accelerator programs for over 22 years. The project is a Business Model Research study that is part of…
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DIA Digital Product Hackathon For Entrepreneurs, Digitally savvy businesses, and Tech Enthusiasts (Up to NGN3,000,000)
The Digital Innovation Assembly (DIA), an association of digital and technology professionals pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and enterprise in Nigeria, is pleased to announce a call for applications to entrepreneurs, digitally savvy businesses, and technology enthusiasts for its Digital Innovation Hackathon Event. The Hackathon is designed to find, highlight, and support new technological…
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SkillPaddy FCMB Global Entrepreneurship Week Fund For SMEs (N1Million Business Grant)
Be one of the five entrepreneurs to get a N1 million grant to help grow your business. With FCMB, you may expand your business with the proper help and scale it up. Are you a business entrepreneur in need of seed money to help you grow? Register today for a chance to win a N1…
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Flutterwave & Femme Africa ‘In Her Bag’ Business fund For Female Entrepreneurs (Up to four million naira in grants)
Femme Africa Presents ‘In Her Bag’, a business fund powered by Flutterwave. As a female-owned business, we understand the challenges entrepreneurs face when scaling their businesses. That’s why we’ve partnered with leading fintech powerhouse, Flutterwave, to give female entrepreneurs who own small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria the opportunity to get in their bag and…
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Entrepreneurship World Cup Pitch Competition 2024 for Entrepreneurs worldwide ($1million prize)
Since its inception in 2019, The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) has grown to be one of the largest and most diverse startup pitch contests and assistance programs of its type, attracting over 370,000 entrepreneurs from over 200 nations and territories and awarding life-changing awards to the winners. EWC has given away $4 million in cash…
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SIA Startup Foundry Incubator program For Startups ( up to $10,000 seed capital)
SIA Startup Foundry is an incubation program that provides a conducive atmosphere for businesses to develop their ideas, enhance their business models, and realize their goals. Nigerians have an unmistakable entrepreneurial spirit. With a thriving economy and an infusion of creative businesses, there is a distinct sense of development and expansion. However, these great ideas…
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Seedstars Zenith Bank Pitch Competition |Up to 52 million Naira in cash prizes
Are you looking for a way to reach out to millions of people with your business solution? Do you have a fully operational Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in Nigeria? Seedstars is on a mission with Zenith Bank Plc to promote and assist promising businesses in Nigeria that have what it takes to reinvent the future…
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Call for Applications: Dell Technologies Graduation Project Competition 2024
The competition is designed to inspire students’ creativity for their graduation projects, allowing them to take an active role in IT transformation and win rewards. If you are a senior student working on your graduation project in the FinTech, Sustainability, Education, Healthcare, or Wellbeing sectors, you are invited to join them for an exciting ride!…
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One Young World Fellowship – Digital Communications Fellow 2024 (Salary £26,000)
The One Young World Fellowship for 2024 is now accepting applications! They are looking for two new Fellows to join their Digital Communications team and help make One Young World 2024 Montréal a reality. The Fellowship is for a fixed-term post beginning on January 8, 2024 and ending on October 11, 2024. Fellows will collaborate…
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Content is Queen Micro-Grants for Podcasters Programme 2023
This training will help you overcome obstacles in developing your podcast ideas. If you want to create an intriguing trailer, launch an original pilot, or create a memorable episode for an existing series, this grant is for you. Benefits Receive a Cash Grant: They are awarding 20 creators with cash grants up to £1,000 aimed…
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Charity KPABEP Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Female Engineers & Technicians in Nigeria (up to $4,000)
The Charity KPABEP Scholarship program for female engineers and technicians in Nigeria is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Environment in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). This scholarship component is one of the initiatives planned for Nigeria’s Stage III Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-out Management…
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Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Global Prompt Engineering Championship
About the Challenge This challenge will be an open competition, the largest of its kind in the world, for developers of innovative generative AI solutions. It will be organized in partnership between the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence, the Office of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, and DFF. The challenge, which includes…
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Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2023 ($250,000 prize)
Applications are now open for the Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award, which will recognize an individual aged 18-30 who has made a significant contribution to the objective of ending extreme poverty. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award was established by Cisco and Global Citizen to recognize and elevate a young person…
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Call for Applications: Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme (N5,000,000 Supports)
The Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme 2023 is presently accepting applications from interested parties. By offering financial support, the program aspires to establish a robust and sustainable AI ecosystem in Nigeria. Researchers and start-ups interested in accelerating their research and development efforts are encouraged to apply. The program will provide up to N5,000,000 in funding…
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Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) Ventures 2024
MDIF Ventures is seeking investment proposals from young and developing independent media firms with a positive social effect and the capacity to scale. Successful candidates will receive equity capital as well as strategic coaching to help them grow their firm. Requirements MDIF Ventures invests in media anywhere on the early-stage spectrum, from pre-seed (“friends and…
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WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 for Need-based Female African Students.
Applications are now open for the WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024 for Need-based Female African Students. Here’s about the scholarship: Application Deadline: 17th November, 2023 WAAW Foundation Scholarship enables female college students in Africa to pursue their studies in a STEM-related course. With this scholarship, you are free to focus on achieving your academic goal and…
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Call For Applications: Polytechnic Students Entrepreneurship Program (PSEP) 2023
Polytechnic students are invited to apply for Polytechnic Students Entrepreneurship Program (PSEP) 2023. Here’s how to apply This program is designed to provide aspiring Student Entrepreneurs in all polytechnics in Lagos State with a valuable opportunity to build careers in the business world. The 4-week long program offers participants comprehensive training, practical work experience, mentoring, and seed…
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Shoprite Software Engineering Apprentice Programme 2024 for Young South Africans.
Applications are now open for the Shoprite Software Engineering Apprentice Programme 2024. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: November 1st, 2023 The purpose of the Shoprite Software Engineering Apprentice is to support the software development teams in building cutting-edge software and systems for the Shoprite Group by designing, implementing, and testing of software applications using the best…
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Access Bank Ghana Womenpreneur Pitch-A-ton 2023 for Women Entrepreneurs (GHS1,000,000 financial grant)
Applications are now ope for Access Bank Ghana Womenpreneur Pitch-A-ton 2023 for Women Entrepreneurs. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: 29th October, 2023. Launched in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton programme is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. The programme was designed to provide female owned businesses across…
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Mobile telecommunication company (MTC) Bursary Programme 2024 for Young Namibians.
Applications are now open for the Mobile telecommunication company (MTC) Bursary Programme 2024 for Young Namibians. Here’s how to apply: Application Deadline: October 31st, 2023 Mobile Telecommunications Limited is Namibia’s leading telecommunications company, with over 2,500,000 active subscribers. MTC now provides coverage to all major towns in Namibia and reaches an estimated 95% of the populations. Requirements:…
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December for Women Who Code Fellowship 2023
The December for Women Who Code (DFWWC) fellowship program is an annual Because She Can program that aims to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. As part of this charitable initiative, resources like laptops are presented to less-privileged women in tech who have demonstrated outstanding efforts in their studies and/or careers. This program…