Tag: Accelerator Programs

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Lagos Innovates Idea Hub Program is a 12-week incubation program designed to support very early stage tech-enabled ventures with relevant skills, networking opportunities and mentorship from seasoned industry experts to achieve a minimum viable product; geared towards building a competitive and sustainable brand. Lagos Innovate is thrilled to unveil @firstfounders.cc as their esteemed partner for this…

Be part of the generation for change A unique opportunity to learn from impact entrepreneurship experts, collaborate with peers from around the world and be shortlisted for the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award during a five-day boot camp in London, UK this June. About the Bootcamp As the only organization dedicated to youth…

The Spark Accelerator is a platform for bold and visionary founders to grow and scale their businesses. Anchored around our purpose of transforming lives, our goal is simple yet powerful, to empower startups with the access they need to succeed. Benefits Access To Product and Technology Support Access to Daraja and M-PESA Open APIs AWS…

In today’s rapidly changing environment, we acknowledge the importance of flexibility, adaptation, and constant improvement. As a result, the Unveil, Review, Redefine, and Relaunch (UR3) Conference is pleased to announce a new relationship with Microsoft, a global leader in digital skills development, and the Wootlab Foundation. UR3 and Microsoft, in partnership with the Wootlab Foundation,…

Are you a student at one of Enugu’s Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, higher institutions, or Technical Colleges? The Foundation Abimfolu The Students Entrepreneurship Program Enugu (SEP) is pleased to announce its engagement with the US Consulate General Lagos. This initiative offers potential student entrepreneurs at Enugu State’s Polytechnics, Colleges of Education, and Technical Colleges a…

Nigerian startups can take part in an 8-week exchange and networking program in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany. The initiative “Economic and Innovation Partnership NRW-Africa” (WIN NRW.Africa) allows for several onsite visits to NRW start-ups and accelerators. Gain access to new, dynamic markets, and build or expand business relationships and cooperation. There will be Workshops, technical…

InnovAction 2.0 is a regional innovation competition and support program aimed at empowering young social and economic entrepreneurs – especially those from Afro-descendent, Indigenous, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities – in Latin America and the Caribbean. The program will center on initiatives that address environmental resilience at different levels and sectors, by increasing…

The 2024 Ashden climate prizes are currently accepting applications for initiatives that promote green skills and training, address injustice, and empower communities. Winners receive rewards of up to £25,000 in funding. The Ashden Awards provide great climate solutions with attention, grants, and connections. Whether it’s powering off-grid villages, greening cities, or repairing the natural environment,…

The RES4Africa Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for African Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs. RES4Africa aims to empower young talents, innovators, and entrepreneurs to contribute to Africa’s thriving and sustainable future in collaboration with Enel Green Power (EGP), Energias De Portugal (EDP), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research…

GTCO Plc (Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc) is a market-leading financial services organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. GT is looking for you to join our team of skilled and lively professionals as we strive to push the boundaries of good service. You will benefit from our cutting-edge training program and our innovative workplaces, which are…

Intelsat MaxIQ Space STEM Program for African Youth.Intelsat, in collaboration with MaxIQ Space, is offering their Space STEM program to teens across Africa. This rigorous program, announced during World Space Week, is mission one of a three-mission space program that concludes in students designing, building, and launching experiments into space! Program intensity MaxIQ Space chooses…

AIIDEV Africa has launched Cohort 3 of the Teach4SDGs program in order to promote sustainable development and teach the next generation about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Teach4SDGs curriculum is a 12-week intense training that includes 10+ advanced seminars, lectures, extensive readings and tests, and practical projects to help school educators better…

The Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) Youth Leadership Program (AYLP) was developed to cater to a younger audience. It is a transformative development program for young adults aged 21 to 32. The curriculum is intended to increase young critical consciousness about personal, social, and civic responsibility by improving their understanding of moral and effective…

An open call for proposals is used to choose suitable start-ups to be supported by develoPPP Ventures. This occurs twice a year and is open to all start-ups that match the eligibility requirements. The funding contract is signed with one of the two implementing partners, DEG Impulse gGmbH or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)…

If you are seeking for a technical cofounder, a technical partner, or a technical development team for your firm, go no further! We will become the technical cofounder, and our internal team will be in charge of building the entire product from start to finish. We assist non-technical entrepreneurs in building a successful technological start-up,…

Apply now to be a part of the 12-week high-touch RIoT Accelerator Program. RAP augments traditional business development tools by linking you with an industry consortium of over 90 firms across the IoT technology stack to learn, partner, and bring your innovation to market. The RIoT Accelerator Program (RAP) facilitates a variety of entrepreneurial processes–…