Through this program, a total of ₦1,800,000 in seed funding will be awarded to the top three digital or tech‑led startups, giving them a chance to scale their operations and grow their impact.
- 2026, Agric Business, Education, Health, June, Nigeria, Tech
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has announced the launch of the N1,000,000 Connected Diaspora x DOWA Start Up Challenge alongside plans for the Connected Diaspora Flagship Event 2025, a move geared toward strengthening diaspora engagement and mobilising global Nigerian talent for national development.
- 2025, December, Nigeria
Explore 10 funding opportunities for Gen Z innovators, tech startups, SMEs, agribusinesses, educators, sustainability leaders, and women’s empowerment advocates — with a combined funding pool of over $4 million.
- 2025, 2026, Agric Business, Central Africa, December, East Africa, Education, Energy, February, January, March, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Women Empowerment
Applications are now open for the ₦100million NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0. NiYA Academy is the foundation of NiYA, built to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in today’s fast-changing economy.
- 2025, Nigeria, November, Tech, West Africa, Youth
The Business Freedom Grant is offering up to $1,000 to help everyday people become business owners or scale their existing ventures.
- 2025, Central Africa, December, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa
The €3,000 AI Adoption Program 2025, developed by INDPULS, offers a powerful pathway for startups and small-to-medium enterprises to bring their artificial intelligence solutions into real industrial settings.
- 2025, Central Africa, December, Digital, East Africa, North Africa, SME, Southern Africa, Tech, West Africa
The SAR30,000 Venture-Z Startup Competition offers an exciting platform for Generation Z entrepreneurs to bring their innovative ideas to life.
- 2025, Central Africa, December, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Youth
The $10,000 Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Global Social Innovation Challenge supports youth-led social innovation globally that aligns with the Allianz Global Social Impact program, MoveNow, which is committed to empowering young people and strengthening resilience in underserved communities.
- 2025, Central Africa, Climate Change, December, East Africa, North Africa, Southern Africa, West Africa, Youth
View 20 verified funding opportunities closing by 30th November 2025, offering a combined total of over $1.16 million USD in grants, prizes, fellowships, business support, and tech/innovation programs.
- 2025, Central Africa, Creative Industry, East Africa, Health, North Africa, November, Researchers, Southern Africa, West Africa
The R1,000,000 Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Programme supports innovative and high-growth entrepreneurs in South Africa (ages 18–35) who are building disruptive, scalable businesses with proven traction and strong potential for expansion.
- 2025, December, South Africa, Youth