This $50,000 program aims at recognizing SMEs in emerging markets that create economic opportunities for women, whether as entrepreneurs or employees, or consumers. If you run a women-led business that’s contributing significantly to the economic empowerment of women, you may consider entering the awards
- 2025, April, Central Africa, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
Applications are now open for the up to R1,000,000 uYilo Kick Start Fund to support applied research and development activities in the field of e-Mobility.
- 2025, Academic Research, April, Southern Africa, Tech
The Technology Innovation Agency is seeking applications for the R200,000 Women Technology and Innovation Program (WTIP), which aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the technology and innovation sector, increasing their participation and ensuring that innovation is also used to address their challenges.
- 2025, April, Southern Africa, Tech
Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to their new $2M Catalytic Fund.
- 2025, Central Africa, East Africa, June, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its $160,000 seventh annual competition in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from seed to fork”
- 2025, Agric Business, Central Africa, East Africa, Food, June, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Youth
This $80,000 program aligns with Boehringer Ingelheim’s sustainability commitment to improve the lives of 50 million people through social engagement models by 2030. Through incubation, acceleration, and catalytic funding, they empower high-impact SEs to scale their solutions and drive sustainable health equity.
- 2025, April, Central Africa, East Africa, Health, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
The $1,000,000 THRIVE Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide search for trailblazing startups with solutions that will revolutionize agriculture.
- 2025, Agric Business, Central Africa, Clean Energy, Climate Change, East Africa, Food, May, North Africa, Southern Africa, Tech, West Africa
Entries are now open for the €10,000 Luis Ferreira Alves International Photography Competition to honour the person and the work of this outstanding photographer, who bridged the gap between analogue and digital photography and whose work is recognised both nationally and internationally.
- 2025, April, Central Africa, Creative Industry, East Africa, North Africa, Photography, Southern Africa, West Africa
This year, $2,500 in equity-free grant funding is up for grabs, along with a $7,000 investment from African Impact Initiative and a range of exclusive perks designed to accelerate your startup’s journey.
- 2025, April, Nigeria, West Africa
Entries are now open for the $10,000 HangaPitchFest to explore the opportunity that exists for technology enabled startups to solve key issues in SRH to accelerate better outcomes.
- 2025, April, Central Africa, East Africa, Health, North Africa, Southern Africa, Tech, West Africa